HALF-DAY TUTORIAL
FEBRUARY 27, 2006
1:15-4:30
Metadata, the Right Approach
Peter Aiken
Founder, Founding Director of Data Blueprint, Inc

Our surveys show that management typically does not understand the value that accrues to organizations who begin managing their metadata.

Consequently, today's metadata initiatives must deliver immediate ROI to retain management commitment. This seminar teaches the steps that organizations need to take in order to ensure the success of their metadata initiatives.

These include:

- Determining organization readiness
- Selling a metadata management initiative
- Getting the business to buy into metadata
- Adopting a common metadata model (CM2)
- Using existing standards and templates to capture and document metadata

Success is achieved by applying metadata strategies and concentrating on the fundamentals. Upon completion, delegates will be able to get started with metadata and making rapid progress in today's environment by articulating and implementing metadata projects that will reduce integration costs and increase information asset quality and utility.

Learning Objectives

Participants will (be able to):

- Understand the basic theories/guidance used to leverage metadata into existing/planned DM solutions
- insight into the practical and effective
- Comprehend the many complimentary characteristics between metadata and data management practices
- Grasp the general utility to be gained from various metadata repository solutions and technologies
- Appreciate the many ways that the XML component architecture can be used to compliment metadata implementation efforts
- Assess and articulate the business value of proposed metadata projects.

Dr. Peter H. Aiken is an award-winning, internationally recognized thought leader in the area of organizational data architecture and engineering. As a practicing data manager, consultant, author and researcher, he has been actively studying these and related areas for more than twenty-five years. His sixth book is titled XML in Data Management and is co-authored with David Allen.

He has held leadership positions with the US Department of Defense and consulted with more than 50 organizations in 14 different counties. His achievements have resulted in recognition as one of 2000 Outstanding Intellectuals of the 21st Century and bibliographic entries in Who's Who in Science and Engineering, Who's Who in American Education and other recognitions. His entertaining but clear and concise insights make him a sought after speaker, lecturer and consultant.

He is an Associate Professor in Virginia Commonwealth University's Information Systems Department and the Founding Director of Data Blueprint, Inc. Peter is the recipient of the 2001 DAMA International Individual Achievement Award He has served as an advisor to DAMA International and to the Meta-Data Professional Organization.

 

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