This seminar provides
a guide of what it takes to implement a successful Master Data Management (MDM)
programme in an enterprise.
What Master Data is,
what Master Data Management is, and why both are vital
The components of an
MDM programme, and how to build a business case to get an MDM programme adopted.
The technical aspects
of MDM, including architecture, design, technology, and product categories
The aspects of data
governance that are needed to make MDM work, and how to implement them.
The infrastructure and
services needed for MDM, from metadata management to production support.
CIOs
Enterprise Architects
Data, Application, or
Technology Architects
Business Analysts
Systems Analysts
MIS Management
Managers of Applications,
Data, or Technology
Data Modelers, including
Dimension Modelers
Data Warehouse and Mart
team members
Data Content Administrators
MDM Project members
Knowledge Managers
Consultants
Planners
Operational Reporting
staff
Definition of Master
Data and its subcategories with special emphasis on the unique management
tasks for each of these subcategories.
An overview of the services
that are required in MDM and the processes and supporting infrastructure required
to implement them
The role of architecture
in managing Master Data. In particular the different styles of hubs and MDM
products will be reviewed.
The structure of Master
Data and the metadata that is closely associated with it. Semantic management
for reference data, and management of hidden subtypes in transaction structure
data will be covered.
The need for data governance
in MDM, how to implement these facets of data governance, and getting organizational
buy-in for governance.
MDM as a programme as
opposed to MDM as a project, and how to plan to deliver MDM services for the
long run.
How to undertake source
data analysis and how to produce a map of the data landscape, especially capturing
Master Data producers and consumers.
How vendors are addressing
MDM needs and the categories of vendor products
How to build a business
plan to present MDM as worthy of investment. This will focus both on justification
and developing an initial plan for MDM rollout.
Production implementation,
process control, production support, change management, and other activities
related to running MDM in production.
Details of import and
integration into an MDM hub. The structure of the staging an integration areas.
The tasks that have to be carried out in the import process.
Tactics for data integration.
Data quality screening and logging, and the usage of business rules engines.
Supporting informational
systems for operational and data quality metadata
MDM and Information
Knowledge Management
Risks and issues in
MDM
Dr.
Malcolm Chisholm is an internationally recognized thought leader
in the fields of Reference and Master Data Management. As well as advancing
conceptual understanding, he has developed innovative management techniques
and practical linkages to metadata management and business rules management
for RDM and MDM. Malcolm is the author of the book Managing Reference
Data in Enterprise Databases. In his consulting practice he concentrates
on practical solutions for RDM and MDM issues, and brings this perspective
to his speaking engagements and publications.
Group Booking Discounts
If 5 delegates from the same organisation register at the same time for the
same or various seminars, then the 5th delegate is free. We regret that this
offer cannot be used in conjunction with the Series Discount.
£995
+ VAT(174.13) = £1169.13
15-16 September
2008
Venue: The Washington Mayfair Hotel, 5 Curzon
Street, Mayfair, London W1J 5HE
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