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The Future is Now: It's Time to Lead, Not Wait ...
April 14, 2025 We stand at a pivotal moment. The events shaping our world today, from AI systems outpacing oversight to geopolitical...
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Data as a Business Weapon: How Your Competitors...
In 1997 I wrote my thesis on “The Application of Information Warfare to Business Strategy & Planning.” A large pa...
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From AI to Digital Transformation: The AI Readi...
I stumbled on this article today, and though it is a bit dated, it is brilliant! Summary This article explores the ch...
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Should the Data Governance Manager be Responsib...
This week, I'll be delivering a workshop on Master Data Management (MDM) at a conference, so this topic is top of min...
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AI is More Than ChatGPT
Since the public release of ChatGPT in November 2022, terms such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and de...
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Finding Gold in the Glitches
Near the end of the 19th century, when electric light was still a novelty and illuminated only the homes and business...
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From the TARDIS to the Bowling Alley: How Would...
Throughout my career, I've found that most new, world-shaking technologies, like AI and Generative AI are 10% Technol...
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How Lotus 1–2–3 Changed the World
Originally posted in October 2016. This post has been updated to include the next inflection point, AI and Generative...
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The Emotional Rollercoaster of Grief and Growth...
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Perplexity Deep Research: Democratizing Access ...
We’re in a fascinating era of AI evolution. Perplexity’s Deep Research, launched this month, February 2025, is a prim...
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How to be a Data Analyst in the Age of AI
The rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has brought both excitement and confusion to the world of data analysis. If ...
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User Acceptance Testing: What it is & Why Your ...
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Human-First Leadership: Aligning Innovation wit...
“Human-first” means approaching innovation, AI, and enterprise transformation in a way that prioritizes people at the...
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Mind the Gap! Where Traditional Data & Analytic...
If you are among the four million people who ride London’s Tube daily, you are undoubtedly familiar with its ubiquito...
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Soft Skills that Matter: Enhancing Your Career ...
LinkedIn’s Global Talent Trends report found that nearly 90% of recruiters believe hiring failures are often due to a...
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Should the Data Governance Manager be Responsib...
This week, I’ll be delivering a workshop on Master Data Management (MDM) at a conference, so this topic is top ...
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Data Governance Interview with Marti Smith
An intro to Marti! Marti Smith, CDMP Associate, is an experienced Data Governance professional with a proven track re...
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Data-betes: Sugar-Coated Metrics Gone Wrong
Have you ever looked at a dashboard so sweet and polished that it gave you a rush of excitement—only to crash moments...
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Key Takeaways from the Free Masterclass: Adapti...
I want to extend my gratitude to all the participants who joined and actively engaged in this session! 🎉 During the ...
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Do You Need a Data Strategy and a Data Governan...
With the increasing importance of data, many organizations are asking whether they need both a data strategy and a Da...
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Data Governance 101: Look After Your Data COAT
If you’re familiar with my work, you may already know that your data needs to have its COAT on. It’s a simple and eff...
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Governance vs. Management: Clarifying the Divide
This article analyzes the terms of Governance vs. Management in various contexts. Part 1 of this series of articles e...
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15 Ways I Can Transform Your Data Governance Jo...
Are you wondering how a consultant can add value when you already have a Chief Data Officer, Head of Data, or Data Go...
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Stop Being Lazy With Your Data
As the calendar flips to 2025, many of us are busy scribbling down resolutions – eat healthier, exercise more, and sp...
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Data & Analytics
Data as a Business Weapon: How Your Competitors...
In 1997 I wrote my thesis on “The Application of Information Warfare to Business Strategy & Planning.” A large pa...
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Finding Gold in the Glitches
Near the end of the 19th century, when electric light was still a novelty and illuminated only the homes and business...
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How to be a Data Analyst in the Age of AI
The rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has brought both excitement and confusion to the world of data analysis. If ...
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Illuminating Insights: The Legacy of Elias Loom...
It was in the year 1859 that the science of meteorology was revolutionized by the invaluable contributions of the gre...
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The Usage of Audit Analytics & AI in 2025
I recently attended the Audit Analytics & AI Spring Mini Conference hosted by Trent Russel at Greenskies Analytic...
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Bullet Train Breakthroughs: Lessons in Data, De...
Did you know that the Japanese Shinkansen bullet train, a remarkable feat of engineering, originally encountered a si...
Read MoreBreaking the Chain: The Power of Data-Driven In...
In 2018, the cycling community was taken by surprise. During the Eurobike trade show in Friedrichshafen, a city locat...
Read MoreStrategy Isn’t What I Thought It Was and Many S...
Back in 2002, I was thrown in at the deep end, tasked with creating a data strategy for a global business I worked fo...
Read MoreWho Should Own Data Architecture?
The question of who should own data architecture, is it the CTO or does the CDO own it, has sparked heated debates in...
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Illuminating Data Security: Lessons from the Br...
Introduction One day in 1895, a young Australian boy named William Lawrence Bragg broke his arm after falling from hi...
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The Crucial Role of Effective CIAM in Cybersecu...
Summary: In today’s modern business landscape, CIAM isn’t just about simplifying authentication and enhancing user ex...
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Your Digital Identity Is Changing; So, What Doe...
Introduction In today’s world, where we need to be able to authenticate our identity at a moment’s notice...
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Hackers Aren’t The Only Unseen Enemy Behi...
The booming numbers of cybersecurity threats have compelled every C-suite executive and board members to pay closer a...
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How to Recover From Security Setbacks and Gear ...
Recessions are unavoidable for any business, and smaller companies are often impacted the most. Though building resil...
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How Can Next-Gen Leaders Overcome Uncertainty?
The world witnessed a paradigm shift during the global pandemic of 2020, while businesses were at a halt and people w...
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Overcoming Shadow IT: The Dark Side of Identity...
Executive Summary The modern epoch has provided enough room for the expansion of technology that further assists busi...
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Identity Modernization: What Is It and Why Shou...
These expert insights are a part of Solutions Review’s Thought Leaders, the resource hub of thought leadership ...
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