Data Modeling is Data Governance

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• David C. Hay– President of Essential Strategies International, a consulting firm

specializing in helping companies use information architecture toenable them to take advantage of the latest technologies, plan theirinformation systems, analyze requirements, and make systems a reality.

– Author of several industry leading bookson data modeling and data model patterns.

– Expert at producing conceptual (semantic andarchitectural) data models as well as variouskinds of process models.

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• Data modeling is considered a staple in the world of datamanagement.

• The skill of the data modeler and their knowledge of the businessplays a large role in successful Enterprise Information Managementacross many organizations.

• Data modeling requires formal accountability, attention tometadata and getting the business heavily involved in datarequirement development.

• These are all traits of solid Data Governance programs.

Data Modeling is Data GovernanceAbstract

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• In this webinar Bob and Dave Hay will talk about:– Data Modeling as Art or Science– Role of Data Modeler in a Governance Program– Data Modeler Skills as Governance Skills– Modeling and Governance Best Practices– Leveraging the Model as a Governance Artifact

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• Data Governance is the execution and enforcement of authorityover the management of data and data-related assets.

• Data Stewardship is the formalization of accountability for themanagement of data and data-related assets.

• Data Modeling is the creation of graphic representations of thestructure of an organization’s information and data

Data Modeling is Data GovernanceDefinitions

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• Non-Invasive Data Governance™– The practice of:

• applying formal accountability & behavior • through a non-invasive framework of roles & responsibilities• to existing and / or new processes• to assure that the definition, production & usage of data• improves regulatory compliance, security, privacy & protection.

– Non-Invasive describes how governance is applied to assurenon-threatening management of valuable data assets.

– The goal is to be» Transparent» Supportive» Collaborative.


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• Business Oriented (Conceptual) Models:– Management overview – A “sketch” presented to top management,

representing a limited number of key concepts– Semantic Model – A representation of the language of the business,

including specialized terms, jargon, etc.—with definitions.• Each department uses language differently.• Large, divergent, model

– Essential Model – A representation of the underlying structure of anorganization’s structure• Patterns encompass all departments.• Fewer, more abstract, entities produce smaller, convergent, model


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• Technology-specific Models– Logical Model – A representation that reflects the constraints of a

particular data management technology—relational tables andcolumns, object-oriented classes, XML classes, etc. This should bevendor-independent.

– Physical Model – A detailed representation of a particular database’sdesign. This is vendor-specific


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• Yes– Data Modeling definitions & structures are the “stuff” being governed.– Data Modeling requires business stakeholder involvement– Data Modeling as part of a data management plan …

• No– Data Modeling is about quality data definition, while

• Data Governance is about the quality of data recorded.– Data Modeling is a discipline apart from governance– Data Modeling does not directly lead to governed data

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• Business Oriented (Conceptual) Models:– Management overview – Top management understanding must be basis

of Governance.– Semantic Model – Variations in definitions must be resolved in the

governance process.– Essential Model – Enterprise essential model provides structure for

governance effort.

Data Modeling is Data GovernanceKinds of Data Models

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• Technology-specific Models– Logical Model – The decisions that went into database design make it

more or less difficult to enter good data – hence to govern it.– Physical Model – The detailed design of a database is not the concern of

Governors.

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• Data Modeling as Art– Well prepared data models are more or less intelligible to end users

who must use them.– Aesthetics are important (but usually ignored, alas…)

• Data Modeling as Science– Both semantic and essential data models are kinds of “ontologies”.

• “Ontology” was the branch of Greek philosophy concerned with “what exists”

• Semantic and Essential models describe rigorously what exists in an organization.

– Think of the data modeler as a “data archeologist”.

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• Data Modeler– In the Facilitator Role– As a Business Role– As a Technician

• Data Stewards– Data Definers– Data Domain Stewards– Subject Matter Experts

Data Modeling is Data GovernanceRole of Data Modeler in a Governance Program

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• Data Modeler Skills– Facilitator– Business Liaison– Skilled in Modeling

• Governance Skills– Facilitator / Decision Point– Aligns Business & Data– Skilled in Enforcing Accountability

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• Data Governance Best Practice– Senior Leadership Supports, Sponsors & Understands– Resource(s) Responsible for Data Governance– Goals, Objectives, Roles, Metrics … Defined and Approved

• Data Modeling Best Practice– Listen to business community– Understand the underlying meaning of terms– Provide a clear picture for all to understand– Teach the underlying nature of things.

Data Modeling is Data GovernanceModeling and Governance Best Practice

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• Leveraging the Model as a Governance Artifact– Artifact

• An object produced by human craft• A tool of historical interest• By-product of specific discipline

– Definition and Design of the Data• Conceptual Description• Logical Description• Physical Description

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• In this webinar Bob and Dave Hay talked about:– Data Modeling as Art & Science– Role of Data Modeler in a Governance Program– Data Modeler Skills as Governance Skills– Modeling and Governance Best Practices– Leveraging the Model as a Governance Artifact

Data Modeling is Data GovernanceSummary

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• Real-World Data Governance – Monthly Webinar Series– October 15 – Govern Metadata: Vocabulary, Dictionaries and Data

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