Mastering Your Data: An Introduction to MDM and Data Governance

 

[This workshop takes place immediately after the Datawarehousing & BI Summit, where Nicola Askham is a featured speaker. You can register for this workshop separately via this page or, at a discounted rate, in combination with the conference via the conference registration form.]

 

In today’s data-driven world, organizations struggle to maintain a single, trusted view of their data. This half-day workshop provides an essential introduction to Master Data Management (MDM) and the critical role of Data Governance in ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and value. Through interactive discussions and practical insights, participants will explore key concepts of MDM, learn how to identify valuable data domains, and understand why mastering reference data and implementing data governance strategies are essential for business success. By the end of the session, you will be equipped with the knowledge and tools to drive your organization toward trusted, well-governed data.

 

Learning Objectives

  • What is Master Data Management (MDM): Understand the purpose and benefits of MDM in delivering trusted data.
  • Why MDM Matters: Learn the business benefits of having a single, authoritative source of truth.
  • Identifying Key Data Domains: Recognize the types of data that can be mastered and assess their value to your organization.
  • Reference Data Management: Explore what reference data is, how it differs from master data, and why mastering it is crucial.
  • The Role of Data Governance in MDM: Understand why Data Governance is critical to the success of any MDM initiative.
  • Practical Insights: Learn actionable strategies for getting started with MDM and Data Governance.

 

Who is it for?

  • Business people with a strong interest in data and how to improve it
  • Chief Data Officers and all people working in Data Office roles
  • Data Management and Data Governance professionals
  • IT professionals who are dealing with master data management and reference data
  • BI and Analytics specialists who want to ensure that the quality of data they rely on is fit for purpose
  • Business Analysts
  • Data Architects
  • Data and IT consultants.

 

Nicola Askham

Data Governance Expert
The Data Governance Coach
Known as The Data Governance Coach, Nicola helps organisations understand and manage their data better. For over two decades she has helped organisations reduce costs and inefficiencies. Typically, people turn to her because their data is a mess and they need help unravelling it, or because they realise that new initiatives are failing because of poor quality data.

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Van der Valk Hotel Utrecht
Winthontlaan 4-6
3526 KV Utrecht
Telefoon 030 8000 800

The hotel is very well accessible by public transport. From busstop ‘Kanaleneiland Zuid’ it is only a three-minute walk. You can take buses 63, 65, 66, 74 and 77 from Utrecht Central Station and you also take the tram line 20 or 21 from the train station and get off at stop ‘Kanaleneiland’. Please consult www.9292.nl (door-to-door journey planner, also available in English) or call 0900-9292 (travel advice by phone, € 0.70 p/m).

Van der Valk Hotel Utrecht is also located next to the highway A12, exit 17 (Utrecht / Jaarbeurs / Kanaleneiland).

Although the hotel has a large parking garage, we cannot guarantee parking spots. We therefore advise you to go by public transport.

For those who would like to arrive the day before, there is the possibility of staying at the Van der Valk Hotel Utrecht. However, the hotel does not provide special discounts for attendees of events. Therefore, when interested in an overnight stay, please consult Van der Valk directly to make a reservation.

More information about the hotel and the location can be found on their website www.vandervalkhotelutrecht.nl.

Detailed Course Outline

1. Introduction and Objectives

  • Welcome and introductions
  • Overview of course goals

 

2. Understanding Master Data Management (MDM)

  • Definition and purpose of MDM
  • Business benefits of a single, trusted source of data

 

3. Identifying Key Data Domains

  • Overview of data domains in MDM
  • Determining the value of mastering specific data domains

 

4. Reference Data Management

  • What is Reference Data?
  • Differences between Reference Data and Master Data
  • Importance of mastering Reference Data

 

5. The Role of Data Governance in MDM

  • Why Data Governance is critical for MDM success
  • Understanding the relationship between Data Governance and MDM

 

6. Key Takeaways and Next Steps

  • Recap of critical learning points
  • Practical steps for applying MDM and Data Governance principles
  • Open Q&A and discussion

Taking part in this hands-on workshop will only cost € 396 when registering 30 days beforehand and € 440 per person after the Early Bird period expires (excl. 21% Dutch VAT). This also covers documentation, coffee and lunch.

In completing your registration form you declare that you agree with our Terms and Conditions.

*) All pricing is VAT-excluded and EU VAT regulation stipulates that if you attend an event on-premise in The Netherlands, we are required to include local VAT. In case of discrepancy in registration fee between the website and the PDF brochure, the information on this page of the website always prevails.

Extra discounts
Discounts are available for group bookings of two or more delegates representing the same organization made at the same time. Ten percent off for the second and third delegate and fifteen percent off for all delegates when registering four or more delegates (all delegates must be listed on the same invoice).
This cannot be used in conjunction with other discounts.

Payment
Full payment is due prior to the event. An invoice will be sent to you containing our full bank details including BIC and IBAN. Your payment should always include the invoice number as well as the name of your company and the delegate name.
Payment by credit card is also available. Please mention this in the Comment-field upon registration and find further instructions for credit card payment on our customer service page.

In-house Info

Practically all of our seminars and workshops can be offered as an In-house course for your company exclusively. We can tailor with extra focus on specific topics that apply to your organization. Also available in online format or in face-to-face format with live video stream.

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