MDM best practices

MUST READ Introduction to enterprise master data management BOOK CHAPTER - Get an introduction to enterprise master data management (MDM) basics in this chapter excerpt from Enterprise Master Data Management: An SOA Approach to Managing Core Information. Who should manage an MDM implementation — IT or business? VIDEO - Who should be responsible for managing master data and running an MDM implementation – IT or business? Hear an expert's take, including how the business side should define MDM requirements and IT should run the MDM ... Master data management tutorial ALL-IN-ONE GUIDES - Learn master data management (MDM) best practices, get MDM basics and read technical advice for building an MDM business case, implementing programs and evaluating technology. Four must-have master data management project skills EXPERT ANSWER - I've heard you say that master data management (MDM) projects require special skills. We are looking to move people from other IT areas over to the MDM project. Are there any specific areas we should focus on first?

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	Master data management adoption 'broad but shallow' across industries SearchDataManagement.com | 05 Oct 2009 ARTICLE - In the Gartner MDM Summit keynote, analysts fleshed out the current state of MDM adoption and told attendees that data governance could hold the key to MDM success.

	MDM and PIM technology evaluation for manufacturing SearchManufacturingERP.com | 29 Jun 2009 ARTICLE - To make MDM work, you need to find the right software for your business needs. Learn tips for MDM and PIM technology evaluation for manufacturing.

	Building an MDM project plan for manufacturing SearchManufacturingERP.com | 29 Jun 2009 ARTICLE - Find out how to build a project plan for master data management (MDM) implementation or MDM-ERP consolidation and learn how to cut costs along the way.

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MDM BEST PRACTICES EXPERTS
			Jill Dyché Partner and co-founder ASK A QUESTION

	What exactly is data governance and what falls under this category? 15 Sep 2009 EXPERT ANSWER - What is data governance? Read an expert's definition of data governance and find out what falls under data governance's domain.

	Can we leverage existing data quality tools for an MDM program? 15 Sep 2009 EXPERT ANSWER - Find out if you can leverage your existing data quality tool for your master data management (MDM) program or if you need to buy new MDM software and tools in this expert tip.

	What's the cost of developing PIM software internally vs. externally? 15 Sep 2009 EXPERT ANSWER - Find out the cost of developing PIM software internally compared to externally and other important factors you should consider when implementing PIM tools.

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	Video: Tips for MDM change management SearchDataManagement.com | 13 Jul 2009 VIDEO - In this MDM change management video, get advice and change management tips, learn why planning is key for culture change management and get best practices from our expert.

	How to approach culture change management for MDM SearchDataManagement.com | 13 Jul 2009 VIDEO - Learn how to approach culture change management for master data management (MDM). Get tips, advice and insight on culture change management implementation and learn how to plan for future MDM initiatives.

	Why is culture change management for MDM so difficult? SearchDataManagement.com | 13 Jul 2009 VIDEO - Find out why culture change management for master data management (MDM) is a challenge. Also, learn about culture change management strategy and planning.

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	Top 13 master data management (MDM) buzzwords and definitions Justin Aucoin, Assistant Site Editor | 02 Jul 2009 TOP BUZZWORDS - Get the top master data management (MDM) terms, definitions and concepts and learn how MDM can improve your enterprise data. Get links to MDM tutorials, training, and articles.

	Designing an MDM project plan Written by: David Loshin | 26 Jan 2009 CHAPTER DOWNLOAD - Master data management requires enterprise buy-in and participation. Learn how to be successful with an MDM project in this chapter.

	Business process management and IT process entities Charles T. Betz | 16 Sep 2008 BOOK CHAPTER - An IT process entity is a conceptional entity that's not a configuration item. Learn about process entities and business process management, with consideration of ITSM and ITIL.

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Become a Strategic Partner to the Business: Improve your organization's performance with dashboards - Vendor Webcast VIEW WEBCAST PREMIERED:   17 AUG 2006, 14:00 EDT (18:00, GMT) SUMMARY:   Learn how dashboards enable organizations to better inform decision makers and reduce ever-increasing streams of data and spreadsheet requests. Discover how to empower your organization with access to the information they need at their fingertips, in turn saving you time and resources while improving overall business performance.

	Jumpstart CRM - The Benefits of Enterprise Data Integration - Vendor Webcast VIEW WEBCAST PREMIERED:   18 MAY 2004, 12:00 EDT (16:00, GMT) SUMMARY:   This webcast will detail the CRM landscape today as well as how to transform account-oriented data into customer-centric, actionable, and insightful data for a successful CRM implementation.

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	Evaluating and selecting a master data management (MDM) vendor Published by: SearchDataManagement.com | 02 Jul 2009 PODCAST - Learn how to compare and select a MDM vendor. Hear about common MDM mistakes, how to write a streamlined request for proposal (RFP) and how to evaluate customer reference letters.

	Data models serve as blueprint for business intelligence, master data management projects Published by: SearchDataManagement.com | 22 Jun 2009 PODCASTS - No business intelligence or master data management initiative should start without a well-designed data model to guide the project.

	Best practices for data management system implementations Published by: SearchDataManagement.com | 23 Apr 2009 PODCAST - Find tips and best practices for data management implementations, learn how to design an implementation plan and how to be successful with a system implementation.

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DEFINITIONS: 1 - 2 of 2

	data management 16 Feb 2007 WORD - Data management is the development and execution of architectures, policies, practices and procedures in order to manage the information lifecycle needs of an enterprise in an effective manner. Ask your data management ...

	master data management 19 Jun 2006 WORD - Master data management (MDM) is a comprehensive approach to linking all an enterprise's data elements. The goal of MDM is to streamline data sharing and provide everyone in the enterprise with a ...

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