Tutorials and Night School
November 16, 2011

Wednesday
16 November
7:00–6:00
Registration
Wednesday
16 November
7:00–8:30
Continental Breakfast
8:30 - 11:45 MORNING TUTORIALS

Wednesday
16 November
8:30-11:45

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Choosing Your Data Governance Strategies: From All-You-Can-Eat Buffet to Haute Cuisine 
Pablo Riboldi, Solution Manager for Information Governance & Quality, LDS Church

This tutorial will show the full menu of DG strategies and help attendees decides which strategies are best for their organizations.

Every DG Program I've encountered is different. It seems that DG strategies are as numerous and varied as the plates served at a cruise's 24-hour buffet. However, the strategies for a particular DG program are probably more like the menu at fast-food corner stand. Nothing wrong with that, because you need to focus your resources on the most valuable strategies for your organization, choosing the best strategies for your DG Program is critical.

But, how do you choose?

What do you choose?

In this tutorial, we will survey the available menu of DG Strategies and you will learn:

  • How to choose DG strategies.
  • What are the drivers your organization?
  • How do these drivers affect the strategy choice?
  • How to show the strategies' value to the organization.
  • What DG strategies best fit your program.

This session will help you present the strategies for your own DG Program as a finely crafted menu for best taste of your organization.

Speaker:
Pablo Riboldi

Pablo Riboldi
Solution Manager for Information Governance & Quality
LDS Church


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Wednesday
16 November
8:30-11:45

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Metadata Governance - Overseeing Your Business Terms, Definitions, Uses, and Implications 
David Loshin, President, Knowledge Integrity

Business policies drafted by non-technical people contain many references to business terms, concepts, and loosely-defined notions. In the context of an enterprise data architecture, the existence of differences in use and definition of commonly-used concepts exposes inconsistencies will complicate oversight, reduce efficiency, and stall application development.

Extracting information requirements from business policies goes beyond the isolation of business rules that are linked to data expectations. It must incorporate the right approach to identifying data concept use, processes for clarification of definition, and overseeing metadata management. To ensure compliance with data policies linked to corporate business objectives, there must be processes for identifying key business terms, proposing definitions, iterative review and approval, and publication of standards. In this tutorial we explore the right approaches to collaborative semantics and metadata, tracking lineage and use, and tools to simplify analysis and evaluation of impacts of changes to terms and definitions.

Attendees will learn about:

  • Ground rules for defining business terms
  • Collaborative, governed metadata procedures
  • Differentiation of similar business terminology
  • Developing a "chain of definition" for data element concepts from specification to multiple uses
  • Using the chain of definition for impact analysis and project scoping
Speaker:
David Loshin

David Loshin
President
Knowledge Integrity

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Wednesday
16 November
8:30-11:45

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Standing on the Shoulders of Giants: Learning from Successful Data Governance Implementations 
Robert S. Seiner, President and Publisher, KIK Consulting and TDAN.com

Sir Isaac Newton was quoted as saying that he could see further by "standing on the shoulders of giants". Following this line of thinking with a Data Governance twist, this half-day tutorial from Robert S. Seiner will focus on gathering valuable knowledge from successful Data Governance implementations with a focus on identifying useful take-aways from their stories. This session will concentrate on the success factors from these programs and the components that attendees should keep an eye out for during the balance of the conference.

The case studies discussed in this session will range from data governance to information governance implementations, invasive to non-invasive approaches, and will describe how organizations sought quick wins versus prolonged and sustainable success.

During this session, Seiner will highlight important aspects of successful programs that attendees can pursue and learn more about through the case studies and other sessions throughout the conference.

Seiner will look at how organizations focus on:

  • Best Practices and when/how they are important in getting attention and buy-in
  • Roles & Responsibilities and how to identify and recognize people into critical roles
  • Communication Planning and how it differs from role to role
  • Metrics and measurements of success and how and when to report these results
  • Action Planning and how to define actionable tasks and responsibilities
Speaker:
Robert S. Seiner

Robert S. Seiner
President and Publisher
KIK Consulting and TDAN.com

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Arrow12:00 - 12:30 DATA GOVERNANCE SOLUTIONS

Wednesday
16 November
12:00–12:30

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Using A Metadata Repository For Data Governance: 30 Minutes On The Practical Application Of Metadata Technology
Ian Rowlands, Sr Director of Strategy, ASG


This session will demonstrate the use of ASG-Rochade to address a variety of practical data governance issues around the essential questions of “what information Assets have we got, where did it come from, what might it be used for, and who might be interested?”
Speaker:
Ian Rowlands

Ian Rowlands
Sr Director of Strategy
ASG

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Wednesday
16 November
12:00–12:30

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A Roadmap from Data Management to Data Governance: You CAN Get There from Here!
Mike Wheeler, Director Data Governance Solutions, Kalido


Data governance programs are beginning to make inroads and achieve success. But those successes have had their share of growing pains, with many starts and stops and with business benefits that can be difficult to measure. How can organizations establish the discipline of data governance and prove incremental success while ensuring an ongoing, sustainable and valuable program?

It all starts at the core. Implicitly, many companies begin governing data when they implement master data management or data warehousing solutions.  Even without a formal governance organization in place, rules for data quality, handling of data, and access to data are defined for the key elements being brought into these managed repositories. You may view this as governance in stealth mode, but it is governance nonetheless! 

In this session, you will learn how to:

  • Institute data governance for your enterprise data assets
  • Leverage the governance lessons learned from your managed data infrastructure
  • Evolve to a formal data governance program that can drive better business operational performance
  • Use your current – and already approved! – data management initiatives to establish a solid groundwork for data governance
Speaker:
Mike Wheeler

Mike Wheeler
Director Data Governance Solutions
Kalido

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1:30 - 4:45 AFTERNOON TUTORIALS

Wednesday
16 November
1:30–4:45

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The Implementation of an Award Winning Data Governance Program - Our Experiences at Sallie Mae 
Michele Koch, Director, Enterprise Data Management. Sallie Mae

This is an interactive workshop to help you design your Data Governance (DG) Program. Michele will review Sallie Mae’s approach to building a successful DG Program that has been recognized through winning the 2011 DG Conference Best Practice Award and the 2010 TDWI’s DG Best Practice Award. Michele will present how they utilized business initiatives to gain momentum and resources, lessons learned, and how IT works with the business areas. She will also cover the following modules of their DG Cookbook and help you tailor these topics for your own program:
  • Policy, Process, and Organization
  • Organizational Alignment
  • Communication Tools
  • Data Quality and How It Fits into DG
  • DG and your SDLC
  • Business Benefits
Speaker:
Michele Koch

Michele Koch
Director, Enterprise Data Management
Sallie Mae

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Wednesday
16 November
1:30–4:45

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Understanding and Governing Your Master Data Domains
David Loshin, President, Knowledge Integrity

Eager data managers seek to build master data repositories by wholesale identifying, collecting, and consolidating data sets presumed to represent the same master data concepts. Yet years of isolated design, development, and operations have led to a broad variance in the meanings of commonly-used business terms. Data repurposing enables uncontrolled reinterpretation of master domain semantics, while cross-functional processes rely on different views of master data characteristics at different points of the workflow.
The absence of data governance and the corresponding variance in master domain semantics confuses the data consolidation process, introduces systemic data inconsistencies, and at worst will jeopardize the success of the master data management program. In this tutorial we examine the root causes of variance in master domain semantics and introduce data governance processes to reduce variation, simplify master domain modeling, develop a unified model for data sharing, and increase the probability of MDM success.

Attendees will learn:

  • Assessing consumer expectations for using master data domains
  • Identifying common characteristics and attributes in source data systems
  • Differentiating between core entities and associated roles
  • Decision processes for assigning attributes to master data concepts
  • Master domain modeling hierarchies
  • Considerations for master data models and master metadata management
Speaker:
David Loshin

David Loshin
President
Knowledge Integrity

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Wednesday
16 November
1:30–4:45

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Implementing a Data Governance Program Office
The Role of The Data Governance Director and Manager 

Martha Dember, Consulting Manager, Data Governance Practice, EMC Consulting

Data Governance is beginning to mature and as such the amount of work effort is quickly growing to the level that dedicated resources such as lead domain stewards and data analysts are becoming the norm. This session will discuss the trends in instantiating a formal data governance office with a team of dedicated individuals reporting to the data governance director. It will specifically address the roles of coordination, communication and facilitation that are mandatory for the data governance director and why the additional roles are required.

Participants in this tutorial session will learn:

  • What the future state data governance framework will look like - including all the supporting roles from the business and IT
  • How these roles work together to support the program to ensure both data quality and integrity
  • How the four primary procedures of data governance align to sustain the program and grow the data governance office
  • How to accelerate the growth and maturity of their data governance programs
Speaker:
Martha Dember

Martha Dember
Consulting Manager, Data Governance Practice
EMC Consulting


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5:00 - 6:00 NIGHT SCHOOL

Wednesday
16 November
5:00–6:00

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Using Data Governance to Mature End-User Computing
Sean Kimball, Chief Enterprise Architect, MetLife
James Luisi, Enterprise Architect, MetLife

In many enterprises spreadsheets are used in large numbers for financial modeling and various kinds of reporting. However, this widespread use carries with it risks arising from data quality and other issues. Yet, the convenience of spreadsheets is well-liked by users. How do you change this environment? This presentation describes a multi-pronged approach taken in a large bank that encountered such a situation. It is a mixture of both governance and empowerment of end-users, and includes the introduction of a new architecture for data access. Users are able to locate data they require and assemble it in new end user environments where they can create reports in a more controlled fashion. A semantic layer enables the users to perform the data discovery. This approach solves many of the issues that have occur in spreadsheet-driven environments

Attendees will learn:

  • Why spreadsheet-driven environments are risky and need to be brought under governance
  • Basic governance that can be quickly implemented to control spreadsheet end user computing
  • Advanced governance that empowers users by providing a self-service approach to data access
  • How the governance is integrated with technology to achieve its goals
  • Striking a balance between user needs for end-user computing and regulatory and other requirements.
Speakers:
Sean Kimball

Sean Kimball
Chief Enterprise Architect
MetLife

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James Luisi James Luisi
Enterprise Architect
MetLife

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Wednesday
16 November
5:00–6:00

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Measure Twice and Cut Once
Metrics for Data Governance and Stewardship

Loretta Mahon Smith, Lead Data Architect

Every tool, methodology, and book that you read on data governance and stewardship references the need for metrics. But how do you measure something as intangible as this?
This presentation will include an overview of how to develop measures, capture the information, and present it to executive management with flair.

Attendees will learn how to:

  • Identify measurement methodology.
  • Describe potential data sources.
  • Provide sample measurements.
  • Explain data visualizations for stewardship and governance.
  • Share Resources & References.
Speaker:
Loretta Mahon Smith

Loretta Mahon Smith
Lead Data Architect


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Wednesday
16 November
5:00–6:00

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Unlocking the Real Value of Data Thru Data Governance
Mark Meleski, Sr. Director of Data Governance, Privacy and Business Intelligence, Neustar

Come learn about how a medium-sized Information & Analytics company that handles billions of transactions per day, manages their Data Governance program. Hear from Mark Meleski, Sr. Director of Data Governance, Privacy and Business Intelligence at Neustar, discuss the Data Governance approach he implemented across his organization. Learn from Mark’s insights on the value of discovering the underlying value locked within most data supplies. Bring home with you some fresh perspectives on how to develop or reinvigorate your Data Governance program.

Topics include:

  • Recognizing ways to see data as a true asset to your organization.
  • The soft benefits of Data Governance.
  • The long term benefits of Data Governance.
Speaker:
Mark Meleski

Mark Meleski
Sr Director of Data Governance, Privacy and Business Intelligence
Neustar


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Arrow6:00 - 8:00 RECEPTION

Wednesday
16 November
6:00–8:00

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Evening Reception Sponsored by EMC


EMC, a Gold sponsor of the Data Governance Winter Conference, invites you to an evening reception on Wednesday, November 16th beginning at 6:00pm. Come enjoy delicious cocktails, great food and amazing views at the Sky Terrace located on the 4th floor of the conference center.