Getting Traction with a Data Strategy

Too many enterprise data and information management (EIM) programs end up as “shelf-ware”. This is expensive and disheartening. It is common to recognize that the main reason is failure to sustain the initial enthusiasm. The reality is that implementing new architectures, policy, accountability and responsibility requires coordination of many moving parts, specific planning and oversight. Data management will not succeed without managing the changes and coordinating all of the moving parts. This tutorial is specifically aimed at planning and sustaining EIM programs. This includes coordinating the many moving parts, organization change management efforts unique to EIM programs. Attendees will leave with a basics of templates and tools for presenting an easy to digest data strategy, including tools for on going value and sustainability Class topics:

Coordinating the many elements of EIM
Interfacing with other areas
A standard set of artifacts and templates that you must have
Specific issues of change with EIM efforts

John Ladley is a recognized authority in all aspects of enterprise information management (EIM) with 35 years’ experience in planning, project management, improving IT organizations and successful implementation of information systems. Prior to joining First San Francisco Partners in 2015, John was CEO and President of IMCue Solutions, a consultancy he founded in 2007. John focuses on improving a client’s business results through business intelligence, information management and data governance. John is widely published and his books, Making EIM Work for Business – A Guide to Managing Information as an Asset and Data Governance, and Data Governance-How to Deploy and Sustain a Data Governance Program, are recognized as authoritative sources in the EIM field. John frequently writes and speaks on a variety of technology and EIM topics.