BI Journal Article on Data Quality

For TDWI members, check out an article I wrote on the elements of a successful Data Quality program.

http://www.tdwi.org/Publications/BIJournal/display.aspx?ID=9247

Here is the abstract:

Most organizations that have addressed application and data integration have also launched data quality campaigns to meet the challenges head-on. These campaigns can include any combination of four elements to achieve data quality improvements: processes, technology, overnance, and people.

In building and growing data quality programs, the first order of business is to establish a framework that promotes data quality from the top levels of the organization. It is important to administer this framework centrally because the four elements are integrated yet independent. The integration between the four elements ensures that a data quality safety net is cast across multiple projects, providing continuity as well as alignment with strategic business objectives. The independence promotes data improvements through ground-level activities within each element.

Establishing these four elements ensures a sturdy platform
that will support data quality initiatives throughout the enterprise. This article provides practical examples that illustrate how to independently grow these elements and integrate them into a complete data quality framework.