Overview

This is a one day practical class covering the different MDM architectures, genres, applications and activities involved in running a successful Master Data Management initiative. This course explores how to get started with Reference & Master Data Management and outlines a successful framework for achieving MDM and RDM success.  Additionally, this course addresses the key points covered in the Master and Reference Data Management specialised exam for the DAMA-I Certified Data Management Professional qualification (CDMP).

 

All public courses are available as in-house training. Contact us for more information.

Learning Objectives

This course provides you with the knowledge, methods and techniques required to analyse, mature and implement Master & Reference Data management solutions within your organisation.  At the end of the course, delegates would have gained the following:

Level set understanding & terminology:

  • Understand the differences between Reference & Master Data.
  • Learn about the need for and the application of Master Management approaches for different categories of challenges
  • Understand the different business drivers for Master & Refence Data Management
  • Understand the linkage between Master Data Management with Data Modelling, Data Quality and Data Governance.

Pragmatic Learning:

  • Learn how to identify what should be Mastered in across the enterprise.
  • Discover 4 generic Master Data Management architectures & their suitability in different cases.
  • Understand how to undertake a Master Data Management maturity assessment to consider business procedures for
  • Master Data Management and the provision and appropriateness of Master Data Management solutions per major data subject area.
  • Discover approaches to incrementally implement Master Data Management to align with business priorities.

Course Outline

  • What is Master Data Management, and what are the differences between Master and Reference Data & why it matters.
  • The essential relationship between Master Data Management, Data Quality and Data Governance
  • What are the different types of MDM Architectures, from a full central hub, through hybrid to virtualised with many flavours and variants along the way.
  • The applicability of different MDM architectural styles to differing business problems and why identifying the correct architecture for your type and usage of Master Data is crucial.
  • A Reference Architecture Model for Master and Reference Data Management and exploration of the typical components and functions in the Reference Architecture.
  • How to identify & select the right tooling for your environment and Master Data business needs.
  • Genres of Master Data Management solutions and the common pitfalls if you select the wrong type.
  • Architecture considerations:  Single domain and Multi domain MDM solutions, the advantages & disadvantages of each and how to determine what’s most appropriate for you.
  • Different approaches for Master Data Management implementation and why you must be careful in the approach selected.  This includes Operational vs Analytical MDM.  The issues and implications associated with the different approaches and why getting these right impacts future MDM success.
  • How to build the case for a Master Data initiative showing a proven approach for identifying the Data Subject Areas aligned to Business initiatives to start on your MDM program.
  • How to create an incremental MDM implementation plan that won’t break the bank.
  • The under looked but critical aspect of Reference Data Management.

Who It's For

Practitioners who seek to gain an understanding of the different considerations in Master and Reference data Management.  These include:

  • Business Intelligence & Data Warehouse developers & architects
  • Data Modellers
  • Developers
  • Data & Enterprise Architects
  • Data Analysts
  • Solution Architects
  • Application Architects
  • Information Architects
  • Business Analysts
  • Database Administrators
  • Project / Programme Managers
  • IT Consultants
  • Data Governance Managers
  • Data Quality Managers
  • Information Quality Practitioners

Speaker

Chris Bradley

Information Strategist

Data Management Advisors Ltd

Christopher Bradley has spent 39 years in the forefront of the Information Management field, working for International organisations in Information Management Strategy, Data Governance, Data Quality, Information Assurance, Master Data Management, Metadata Management, Data Warehouse and Business Intelligence.  Chris is an Information Strategist and a recognised thought leader.  He advises clients including, Alinma Bank, American Express, ANZ, British Gas, Bank of England, BP, Celgene, Cigna Insurance, EDP, Emirates NBD, Enterprise Oil, ExxonMobil, GSK, HSBC, NAB, National Grid, Riyad Bank, SABB, SAMA, Saudi NIC, Saudi Aramco, Shell, Statoil, and TOTAL.  He is VP of Professional Development for DAMA-International, the inaugural Fellow of DAMA CDMP, past president of DAMA UK.  He is an author of the DMBoK 2 and author and examiner for professional certifications.  In 2016 Chris received the lifetime achievement award from DAMA International for exceptional services to furthering Data Management education & to the International Data Management community.  Chris guides Global organizations on Information Strategy, Data Governance, Information Management best practice and how organisations can genuinely manage Information as a critical corporate asset.  Frequently he is engaged to evangelise the Information Management and Data Governance message to Executive management, introduce data governance and new business processes for Information Management and to deliver training and mentoring.  Chris is Director of the E&P standards committee “DMBoard”, sits on several International Data Standards committees, teaches at several Master’s Degree University Classes Internationally.  He authored “Data Modelling for the Business”, is a primary author of DMBoK 2.0, a member of the Meta Data Professionals Organisation (MPO) and a holder at “Fellow” level of CDMP and examiner for several professional certifications. Chris is an acknowledged thought leader in Data Governance, author of several papers and books, and an expert judge on the annual Data Governance best practice awards.

DG & MDM Conference Europe 2020 Conference Half day Workshops:

Practical Reference and Master Data Management

Information Management Fundamentals

IRM UK Public Courses via Live Streaming:

Data Modelling Essentials

Information Management Fundamentals

Practical Steps for Developing a Business Aligned Data Strategy

Practical Metadata Management

Fees

  • 1 day
  • £695
  • LIVE STREAMING - £695 + VAT (£139) = £834
Group Booking Discounts
Delegates
2-3 10% discount
4-5 20% discount
6+ 25% discount

Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations must be received in writing at least two weeks before the commencement of the seminar and will be subject to a 10% administration fee. It is regretted that cancellations received within two weeks of the seminar date will be liable for the full seminar fee. Substitutions can be made at any time.

Cancellation Liability:
In the unlikely event of cancellation of the seminar for any reason, IRM UK’s liability is limited to the return of the registration fee only. It may be necessary, for reasons beyond the control of IRM UK, to change the content, timings, speakers and date of the seminar.

Venue

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