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Newsletter - April 2024
Welcome to our monthly newsletter - where we let you know what's been happening in the world of data.
Welcome to our monthly newsletter - where we let you know what's been happening in the world of data, keep you in the loop with our latest blog releases, highlight our top news picks and share with you exclusive updates from the team at DAMA UK.
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Dear Data People,
"April comes like an idiot, babbling and strewing flowers." Edna St. Vincent Millay, an American poet and playwright, vibrantly describes the exuberance and unpredictability of April's arrival, likening it to a playful and carefree presence. We love exuberance but unpredictability is NOT data’s friend!
One way of reducing uncertainty is to regularly review and update your Data Governance - take a look at our ‘Change Control’ series currently running on LinkedIn to learn how you can systemise the review and change process from end to end.
April's Top Picks
Earth Day - April 22nd
With Earth day being celebrated this week we share and endorse some wise words from Nicola Askham.
As we cherish the wonders of nature today, let's also reflect on the importance of responsible data governance in safeguarding our environment. By managing data ethically and sustainably, we can harness its power to drive positive change for the Earth.
Let's strive for a greener, healthier future!
Hear hear
Is Data Governance Obsolete?
What a question!
AI has sparked somewhat of a debate around the issue of a ‘broken’ data governance role.
Chad Barendse sheds light on both sides of the debate, landing on a justifiable conclusion that instead of seeing data governance as broken, we see it as shifting in nature.
It's NEVER been quite like this before… All hail Data Stewards!
The amount of data now available to organisations is unprecedented and this article by Forbes emphasises the growing importance of effective data management and governance for businesses in utilising this data properly.
It highlights the need for aligning data strategies with broader business objectives, ensuring ethical use of data and managing compliance risks.
One key way of safeguarding data is through the use of data stewards.
Forbes states "When collecting data, there is an obligation to use it responsibly."
Effective stewardship will ensure this is the case by...
Big Data... What's the big idea?
Big Data refers to extremely large and complex datasets that cannot be effectively processed using traditional data processing applications.
The practice of utilising Big Data has not come without its challenges.
For instance, Datamation states that working with Big Data is a complex operation which only succeeds if support across all levels of the organisation has been achieved. They also suggest that good implementation of Big Data requires nothing short of a cultural transformation.
Is it worth it?
Diary Dates
Webinars Galore!
We really have been spoiling you lately with a host of amazing webinars. Take a look at what’s coming up below - you can find out more about all of these and register here
In this highly original webinar, Mike Ferguson, CEO Intelligent Business Strategies, will look at the emergence of data marketplaces and their value in business. Walking us through everything we need to know from what a data marketplace is, to why your company might need one, how you can use it to govern the publishing and sharing of ready-made, high-quality, compliant data and analytical products for others to consume and use and how it can help shorten time to value.
Take a look at the full, detailed list of all that will be covered. It promises much to learn
Up Next
Grounding Data Governance in Ontological Foundations - Tony Mazarella - 3 May 2024
MEMBERS ONLY WEBINAR - Ask me Anything - Data, People, Process, Technology - Anthony Marlow - 10 May 2024
And please note…
DATE CHANGE - What you don’t know that you should know about GDPR - 17 May 2024 - Elizabeth Smith
And remember… you can always catch up with any you’ve missed here in our archive
Our Partners & Sponsors
Finally, we would like to say a HUGE thank you to all of our brilliant sponsors, who support DAMA UK on our mission to nurture a talented community of data professionals championing the value of data management across the UK.
