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George Firican

Principal at LightsOnData Consulting & Training

Vancouver, Canada

Award winning Data Governance & Business Intelligence leader, practitioner, and public speaker

Available For: Advising, Influencing, Speaking
Travels From: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Speaking Topics: data governance, big data, data quality, dark data, metadata management, data strategy

George Firican Points
Academic 15
Author 640
Influencer 597
Speaker 167
Entrepreneur 200
Total 1619

Points based upon Thinkers360 patent-pending algorithm.

Thought Leader Profile

Portfolio Mix

Company Information

Company Type: Individual
Business Unit: Data
Minimum Project Size: Undisclosed
Average Hourly Rate: Undisclosed
Number of Employees: Undisclosed
Company Founded Date: Undisclosed

Areas of Expertise

AI 30.18
Analytics 51.81
Big Data 49.64
Blockchain 30.19
Business Strategy
Change Management 30.29
Culture
Customer Experience
Cybersecurity 30.10
Data Center
Design Thinking
Digital Disruption 71.73
Digital Transformation 33.22
Emerging Technology 30.37
GovTech
Innovation 37.87
IoT 30.04
Leadership 30.59
Management 30.04
Marketing
Predictive Analytics 30.04
Privacy
Risk Management
Social 30.22
SportsTech 30.65
Sustainability

Industry Experience

Federal & Public Sector
Financial Services & Banking
High Tech & Electronics
Higher Education & Research
Other
Professional Services
Travel & Transportation

Publications

1 Analyst Advisory
MARKETING, TECHNOLOGY & PRIVACY: Forecast for 2022
PiwikPro
December 16, 2021
Get the information that will help you chart your marketing strategy and select the optimal technology stack for 2022 and beyond
Align your future plans with existing and upcoming privacy regulations
Learn the predictions for 2022 from over 30 top experts in marketing, technology and privacy
Discover why privacy compliance isn’t just an item to be ticked off a list, but rather a business advantage

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Tags: Big Data, Digital Disruption, Digital Transformation

43 Article/Blogs
Implementing the Data Governance Maturity Model
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January 05, 2024
Embarking on the journey to improve your organization’s data governance is akin to embarking on a quest for continuous improvement. Here’s…Continue reading on Medium »

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Marketing Analytics and Product Analytics: Understanding User Journeys and Getting Into the…
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June 26, 2023
Marketing analytics and product analytics are crucial aspects of understanding user behavior, optimizing conversions, and driving business…Continue reading on Medium »

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3 Data Strategy Pitfalls
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June 19, 2023
Let’s explore the three pitfalls she highlights and learn how to navigate them successfully.Continue reading on Medium »

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Best Free Resources for Data Science
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April 03, 2023
Learning and acquiring the skills required to be a data scientist can be hard and sometimes cost-prohibitive. Some courses and some tools are definitely expensive. But you shouldn’t let this deter you from achieving your goal of becoming a data scientist or improving your existing skill set. There

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What is Master Data Management: A Complete Guide
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March 27, 2023
IntroductionMaster Data Management (MDM) is a critical aspect of modern data management practices. MDM is the process of creating, maintaining and governing the master data, which is the core data that is used to support an organization’s business processes and operations. Master data is typically

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How To Best Implement a Data Catalog
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March 20, 2023
Data catalogs are here to stay and a great asset to data-driven organizations. But how do you best implement a data catalog?In this episode, Rupal Sumaria joins us to explore how to implement a data catalog. Rupal is the Head of Data Governance at Penguin Random House in the UK, which successfully

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How to Become a Data-Driven Organization
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March 13, 2023
A data-driven organization recognizes the importance of collecting raw data and understands that it shouldn’t make business decisions using raw data alone. Instead, they collect, analyze and derive insights from data to address business problems, identify new growth opportunities, and drive profit

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How to Think as a Business Data Scientist
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March 06, 2023
Our guest today is Ashish Patel, Chief Data Scientist at IBM. He’ll share his story, how to get into the field and best practices to follow as a business data scientist. He’ll also tell us why the agile methodology is not the best to use for ML/AI projects, what are the important things to follo

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Ensuring ROI on Predictive Analytics Projects
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February 27, 2023
With the fast-paced growth in data professionals: Data scientists, analysts, engineers, and the lines between data roles being blurred, measuring and communicating the ROI of data teams is no easy feat. But given the large investment in this area, understanding this value presents an existential que

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Change Management 101: Managing Change in Data Projects
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October 31, 2022
Change is the only constant in business, and it’s up to leaders to make sure their employees are on board with it. If your company wants to succeed in today’s rapidly changing environment, it’s critical that employees learn how to adapt and thrive in the face of change. So, how do you encourag

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The 3 SIGHTS all organizations should obtain | Deals not to be missed & upcoming FREE events
LinkedIn
January 31, 2022
Data Analytics and Business Analytics have turned into those buzzwords which everyone is using, but with different meanings. Not to mention the never ending questions and debates on:

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Guide to Data Governance Roles and Responsibilities
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November 29, 2021
If you’re at the beginning of your data governance journey, one of the very first steps you’ll need to take is to identify who in your…Continue reading on Medium »

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5 main reasons to leverage a data governance maturity model
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November 19, 2021
A data governance maturity model is a sought after tool as it brings quite a few benefits which could be placed in the following 5 buckets:Continue reading on Medium »

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How to do a great data governance assessment?
LightsOnData
November 04, 2021
When starting a data governance program, one needs to do a data governance assessment and understand current status, challenges and priorities. This as-is analysis will help you put together a business case for data governance and understand what you should first tackle.

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What is the difference between business dictionary and business glossary?
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October 11, 2021
Is a business dictionary not the same as a business glossary? They are similar, but not the same. Both of these artifacts have the same purpose, what differs is some of the rules that govern them. Let's uncover what these are. Table of Contents How is a business dictionary different?Governing rulesP

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Statistics and Machine Learning in Python
AI Summary
September 08, 2021

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What is the difference between data management and data governance?
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September 07, 2021
The difference between data management and data governance should be easily understood by any professional, especially one working in the data field. Unfortunately, even though there's a lot of information out there about these topics, I feel that they create more confusion that clarification. 

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What is the difference between data classification and data categorization?
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August 03, 2021
Data classification is often used as a synonym with data categorization. Are they the same? Not quite, so let's clarify this confusion as these terms are often used interchangeably when in fact they shouldn't.  Is there a difference between data classification and data categorization in th

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How I would learn data governance (if I had to start over)
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July 27, 2021
As you might know, I'm putting together a lot of content and creating online courses on data governance drawn from my own practical experience as a data governance professional. Knowing what I know now, I want to share with you how I would learn data governance if I had to start over.  Bef

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How will data storytelling transform your business
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July 15, 2021
Modern companies are increasingly turning to data-driven solutions to offer better products and services. According to TechTrend’s review on global data use, we created 2.5 quintillion data bytes daily in 2020; this means there is more data now than ever to extract value from. Moreover, the field

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Data governance implementation through a gardening analogy
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June 15, 2021
Today I'm did a bit of gardening. As I was planning the work in my head, I realized there were quite a few analogies between data governance and gardening. So let's use the gardening analogy to understand how we could establish a good data governance program.1. Understanding the driver In my garden

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Data governance questions you should ask
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June 02, 2021
Table Of Contents Questions you are askedQuestions to ask the interviewer 1. What stage is your data governance program in? 2. What were the main factors for making other programs successful at their company?  3. How do you define your company culture?4. What is your vision for the da

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How to choose and select a data governance sponsor
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May 19, 2021
As most of us already know, the data governance sponsor plays a critical role in the success of a data governance program. Without sponsorship, data governance often fails. But, we have to be a bit picky here and not just go for any sponsor. Here's is one main guiding criteria in selecting a sp

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What is the difference between a Data Analyst and a Data Scientist?
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April 13, 2021
Difference between a data analyst and a data scientistThere’s a bit of a confusion as what the difference is between a data analyst and a data scientist.I went over 100 job descriptions and I must have read over 50 different articles and white papers from reputable sources, including top-notch uni

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Data Governance Interview Questions and Answers (part 2)
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March 22, 2021
In this article we'll go through the type of questions that you might get in a data governance interview that are meant for the interviewer to better gauge your previous data governance experience. Similar to the of the article on the Data governance Interview Questions and Answers - Part 1 the

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2 Board Memberships
VP of Online Services
Data Governance Professionals Organization
March 31, 2016

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Director of Programs at One World D5240
Rotary International
June 01, 2014

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2 Citations
Executing Data Quality Projects: Ten Steps to Quality Data and Trusted Information
Academic Press
June 04, 2021
Cited on the definition of Big Data and description of its Vs

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Data Voice to your Rescue in your Data Science Journey
Medium
April 05, 2021

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6 Coursewares
PRACTICAL DATA GOVERNANCE: IMPLEMENTATION COURSE
LightsOnData
July 12, 2021
Learn how to implement a data governance program from scratch or improve the one you have.

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Data Governance Maturity Models Online Course
LightsOnData
June 28, 2021
Learn all there is to know about data governance maturity models in order to establish or improve your data governance program.

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Data Visualization for Data Storytelling Online Course
LightsOnData
January 11, 2021
Data storytelling and data visualization are becoming absolute must-learn skills. As all organizations become increasingly data-driven, the ability to work with data and drive information out of it isn’t a bonus, it is essential.

Learn how to tell compelling data stories, accompanied by effective data visualizations, that will engage your audience.

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Learn to Create an Award-Winning Business Glossary
LightsOnData
May 04, 2020
Learn step-by-step how to implement an easy to use and efficient Business Glossary that users will adopt and management will praise.

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Data Profiling
iDataQuality Academy
September 02, 2019

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The cost of poor data quality
iDataQuality Academy
September 02, 2019

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4 Founders
Lights On Data Merch
LightsOnData
September 01, 2020
Fun data merchandise for us data geeks

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Lights On Data Show
Spotify/ Anchor/ Lights On Data
August 28, 2020
Each episode puts the lights on various data topics with renowned industry experts. We cover the following topics in a fun and informative interview format: big data, data science, data analytics, machine learning, artificial intelligence, data visualization, data storytelling, data governance, data management, data quality, data strategy, digital disruption, digital transformation, and much more.

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LightsOnData Academy
LightsOnData
April 01, 2020

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Principal - LightsOnData Training & Consulting
LoD
March 01, 2019

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10 Industry Awards
Best Data Management Blogs
Feedspot
October 30, 2021
LightsOnData.com has been selected by the panelist from Feedspot as one of the Top 15 Data Management Blogs on the web in 2021.

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President’s Staff Award for Leadership
The University of British Columbia
August 30, 2021
A passionate advocate for the importance of data, George Firican championed the shift towards a data-driven culture for fundraising and alumni engagement. His foundational work is creating a world-class data governance program with specialties in business intelligence, data analytics, data quality management and data stewardship. His innovations in this area are recognized at UBC and within the data governance industry at large.

George brings people together and identifies opportunities that lay within our data. For example, his Business Glossary initiative fosters common understanding across teams at DAE, reduces work at cross-purposes, and enables the university to better serve and engage donors and alumni. This award-winning initiative was adopted by others in higher education and fundraising and spotlights UBC as an industry leader. George built upon this foundation to develop opportunities such as Segmentation Models and Geo-Markets Dashboards, which allow fundraisers and alumni engagement officers to explore location-based information and create effective strategies in key markets. His work has resulted in numerous industry awards; including Gold and Platinum awards from the Council for Advancement in Support of Education.

A calm and empathetic leader, George fosters an open and respectful environment that inspires diversity in opinion. He encourages his team to leverage their lived experiences to consider new ways to understand, analyze and present constituent communities, allowing for deeper engagement with the community but also a more diverse mindset within DAE.

Outside of work, George founded the Lights On Data YouTube and LinkedIn channels where he provides a forum for sharing knowledge, best practices and experience among industry leaders and peers.

George’s vision, determination, partnership and creativity are an asset to DAE and UBC as well as peer institutions across Canada and the community at large.

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Top 3 Data Podcasts
Data Community Content Creators Awards
June 22, 2021

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Gold for Key Geo-Markets Dashboards
honor issuerCouncil for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE)
February 01, 2021
Received the Gold award for a visual self-serve tool that is fed various constituent/customer data as well as geo-location information of more than half a million records that are updated nightly if any changes are detected.
The tool enables the alumni engagement and fundraising teams to confirm their regional strategies and plan a better targeted constituency engagement within our 21 key geographic zones and their sub-regions.

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Top 20 Data Management sites in 2019
Feedspot
November 06, 2019
LightsOnData.com has been selected by the panelist from Feedspot as one of the Top 20 Data Management Blogs on the web in 2019.

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Best Advancement Services Initiative - alumniUBC Segmentation Model
The Canadian Council for the Advancement of Education (CCAE)
June 10, 2019
Received Gold for the innovation and work done by my Data Analytics team in collaboration with alumniUBC on the alumniUBC Segmentation Model.
The goals were to better understand our alumni interests and needs. This had to be bigger than just anonymous survey results. We wanted to be able to point to an alumnus’ record know that this set of differentiators suggests this person is most likely to participate in a certain activity. This led to better email open rates, lower unsubscribe rates and just overall better awareness of UBC's alumni programs and services.

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Quality & Productivity Bronze Award for Business Glossary
Canadian Association of University Business Officers
June 01, 2018
Received the Bronze award for the Business Glossary and "How to DAE" (an internal Google-like engine for information) implementations and their achievements.

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Circle of Excellence Award - Platinum & Gold for Business Glossary
CASE International
August 01, 2017
Received the Platinum and Gold award for the Best Practices in Advancement Services for the Business Glossary and "How to DAE" (an internal Google-like engine for information) implementations and their achievements.

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Best Practice in Advancement Services - Tracing Program
Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE)
February 02, 2015
Received the Bronze award for the Best Practices in Advancement Services for the Tracing Program, its best practices, implementation and its achievements from June 2013 to October 2014.

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Best Practices in Advancement Services - Data Governance & Quality Program
CASE
June 02, 2014
Received the Bronze award for the Best Practices in Advancement Services for the Data Quality Program, its vision and concept, evolution, strategy, best practices, and its achievements from June 2012 to October 2013.

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11 Influencer Awards
IoT Thought Leader of the Year Nominee
2021 Industry Insights IoT Awards
December 16, 2021

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70 Podcasts from Thinkers360 Thought Leaders You Should Listen To in 2022
Thinkers360
November 08, 2021

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Received Gold for the Most Helpful Data Video Channel (‘Lights On Data’ with George Firican)
Data Literacy
November 04, 2021
Most Helpful Data Video Channel
GOLD: ‘Lights On Data’ with George Firican – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIssfqi_KLgyZ_YhtETI7Aw

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Data Influencers to Follow on LinkedIn
Medium
June 09, 2021
A Curated List of Influencers to Help in Your Data Journey

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Trending in #Data in LinkedIn for 7 months in a row
LinkedIn
February 03, 2020

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Top 20 Data Management Sites in 2020
FeedSpot
February 03, 2020

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Top 50 Thought Leaders
Thinkers 360
October 31, 2019

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Top 50 Global Thought Leaders and Influencers on Digital Disruption
Thinkers 360
October 28, 2019

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Trending in DataGovernance for 3 months in a row in 2019
LinkedIn
October 01, 2019

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World's Top 60% Marketing, Social Media & Tech Influencer
Kred
September 02, 2019

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Global Influence in 547 cities & 47 countries
TweepsMap
August 01, 2019
Tweepsmap analyzed my Twitter followers by location and demographics. Global Influence in 547 Cities & 47 Countries

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1 IP Asset
Forget Me Not: Digital Post-it notes
Exago BI Podcast
November 07, 2008
Never forget again. Type in your notes, reminders, or ideas on the virtual Forget-Me-Not paper. Open multiple Forget-Me-Nots, fill them in, change their color and stick them anywhere on your desktop. Your notes will be saved automatically.

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3 Journal Publications
Top 5 data quality myths
IQ International
December 30, 2019
Article on the five data quality myths and challenging cultural influences faced when leading IQ improvement

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How Business Intelligence and Data Governance Support One Another
IG World
August 23, 2019

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Best practices for powerful dashboards
TDWI Business Intelligence Journal
May 22, 2017

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6 Keynotes
Trends and Outlook: The big topic of big data
BrightTalk: Big Data and Analytics 2021
December 15, 2020

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The 10 Vs of Big Data
DataCon Middle East
December 08, 2020

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The 3 Pillars of a Successful Data Governance Program
IRMAC
September 16, 2020
Many organizations agree that data governance is needed, but it can be a daunting program to undertake all at once. What steps do you need to take to ensure adoption and a sustainable program? What should your initial focus be? What foundational blocks should you put in place to build a data governance program and start managing your data as an asset? This keynote will provide potential solutions to all these questions.

Key takeaways:

Best practices for setting up a strong Data Governance foundation
The most important 3 steps to take to create a sustainable data governance program
Lessons learned from successful and failed implementations

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Dark data: the hidden potential
Qlik Scotland
September 11, 2020
You’ve heard of big data, small data even, but what is this concept of dark data? This session will clarify this concept and and the reasons why organisations have dark data, while also exploring its risks as well as potential and benefits that it could bring to a business and even an entire industry.

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Data Governance Best Practices
CDO Forum
June 08, 2020

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Big Data in Alumni Engagement
Data Driven Advancement
February 22, 2019

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9 Media Interviews
Founder of LightsOnData.com and LightsOnData YouTube Channel
DataManagementU
May 10, 2021

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Business of Data | Data Conversations Over Coffee with George Firican
Corinium Global Intelligence
October 14, 2020
George talks to me about dark data, what can be done to take advantage of the value that lies within this "forgotten" data, and the risks and liabilities of dark data.

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It's Ok To Fail, Not All Ideas Take Off The First Time
EatMy News
October 13, 2020
For the most part, it's the people. The people such as your audience, your clients. You need to understand them and their needs that you're trying to meet. It's also the people that you're partnering and collaborating and working with because you can't do everything on your own.

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Master Data Maestros Interview: George Firican
Nube Technologies Master Data Maestros
March 29, 2020
Interview and discussion the master data management landscape, current challenges, and MDM implementation best practices.

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Importance of Establishing a Business Glossary
ThinkLinkers
February 12, 2020

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Co-existing with Artificial Intelligence
ThinkLinkers
February 12, 2020
George Firican shares his opinion about the 4th Industrial Revolution and how humans should co-exist with Artificial Intelligence

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Data Myths
ThinkLinkers
January 15, 2020

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Business Blast Interview with Tyler Wagner
Business Blast
July 15, 2019

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Using BI to Audit Data Quality: a Data Talks Interview
Data Talks
May 14, 2019

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5 Panels
Future of Analytics
Data Management Summit 2021
March 17, 2021
Analytics has changed, companies do not use it looking at the past, but looking at the future. The culture of analysis has definitely killed the reporting. Decision-making needs today’s data and tomorrow’s. ETL, ELT, ET(L), Data Virtualization and above all Data Lake and the Cloud have changed the architecture of companies. Roundtable Facilitator: George Firican

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Securing Buy in for your Big Data Initiatives in a Data Driven Culture
Big Data Analytics Summit West Coast
September 30, 2020

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The case for the cloud
Cloud Data Summit North America
May 27, 2020

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Data Governance and Driving the Business Through Data
SINC Northwest IT Security Leaders Forum
October 07, 2019

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Faculty Panel on Gift Processing & Donor Records Workshop
CASE
October 26, 2018

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146 Podcasts
AI & The Future of Work
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June 14, 2024
In this compelling episode of the "Lights on Data Show," host George Firican engages with Rajiv Kapoor, president and CEO of 1105 Media and bestselling author of "AI Made Simple," to discuss AI's transformative role in the future of work. They delve into how AI technologies a

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The Three Part Strategy That's Building Tomorrow's AI
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June 07, 2024
In this episode of the "Lights on Data Show," host George Firican is joined by Kerry Robinson, VP of Conversational AI at Waterfield Tech, to explore "The Three-Part Strategy That's Building Tomorrow's AI." Kerry shares over 20 years of insights on how to stay ahead in th

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Stories of Preventable Data Breaches & The Power of Secrets
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May 25, 2024
Join us for an insightful episode as we delve into "Stories of Preventable Data Breaches" with Brian Vallelunga, Founder and CEO of Doppler. With experience as a veteran Lead Software Engineer at Uber and featured in Forbes 30 under 30, Brian brings a wealth of expertise to the table.Disco

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Countering AI Deepfakes with Identity Data
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May 17, 2024
Join us for an insightful discussion on countering AI deepfakes with identity data with our guest, Aaron Painter, CEO of Nametag Inc. We delve into the world of deepfakes, exploring the threats they pose, but also their usefulness. Discover effective strategies, real-world examples, and future trend

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The Future Of Work: Predictive Models in HR Analytics
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May 03, 2024
Join us for an insightful conversation with Keith Goode, Vice President of ZeroedIn, as we delve into "The Future Of Work Using Predictive Models in HR Analytics." Discover how predictive models are shaping the landscape of HR analytics and revolutionizing workforce management. Keith share

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How to Improve Collaboration Between Enterprises and AI/ML Teams
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April 26, 2024
Let's dive into the dynamic relationship between enterprises and AI/ML teams with Brad Micklea, Founder & CEO of Jozu and project lead for Kitops.ml. Brad shares valuable insights on bridging the gap and fostering synergy between these entities for seamless integration and collaboration. Fro

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Generative BI
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March 20, 2024
To delve into the fascinating world of Generative BI, we're excited to host Avi Perez, the CTO and co-founder of Pyramid Analytics. In this episode, Avi will shed light on Generative BI and its transformative potential for businesses.

Avi is at the forefront of driving innovation and developmen

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Why Data Teams Must Adopt Empathy
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March 15, 2024
Join us for a heartfelt conversation with Jeremy Adamson, AI Strategy Leader and author of "Geeks with Empathy." Discover why empathy is the key to unlocking success in data-driven environments and learn practical strategies for cultivating empathy within your data team dynamics.

Jeremy s

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Women in Data
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March 08, 2024
Join us for a special edition of the Lights On Data Show as we celebrate International Women's Day by highlighting the remarkable contributions of women in the data industry. In this episode, we'll hear from a diverse panel of women working in various roles within the data space, sharing the

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Making MDM Fun: An Interview with Andreea Judele
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February 23, 2024
In her current role as Global Master Data Quality Manager, Andreea Judele focuses on defining pragmatic data quality strategies, establishing foundational pillars for data governance, and implementing thoughtful data literacy programs within Henkel's Adhesives division. Let's take a deep div

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Inside the Tech Giants: Analytics, AI, and Bootstrapping Success
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February 09, 2024
Join us for a conversation with Kirsten Lum, Chief Product Officer at Storytellers.ai, as we explore her remarkable career journey and insights:

Key takeaways from her roles at tech giants like Amazon and Expedia, applicable across diverse industries.
Challenges and successes in bootstrapping Sto

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Best Practices in Data Movement
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January 26, 2024
Join us for a captivating discussion as we sit down with Michel Tricot, the CEO and Co-founder of Airbyte. Dive into the world of data integration and discover best practices that are transforming the way organizations collect and move data.Explore the challenges and best practices in data movement

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Tools Needed By A Data Analyst
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January 19, 2024

Are you ready to supercharge your data analytics skills? In this insightful episode, we're joined by José Luis Pérez, CEO of Trackinplan, a serial entrepreneur with a passion for data. With a career journey that transitioned from development to data analysis, Josele has a wealth of knowledge

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How to Go Freelance as a Data Scientist
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January 12, 2024
Have you ever wondered what it takes to break free from the corporate world and forge your own path as a successful freelance data scientist? 
In this episode, we're joined by Dimitri Visnadi, an independent data consultant with an incredible journey from corporate data departments to successfu

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Data Puppets
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January 05, 2024
In this extraordinary episode, we're joined by none other than Scott Taylor, the Data Whisperer and mastermind behind the ingenious Data Puppets.Join us as we showcase some delightful Data Puppet video clips and uncover the story behind this creative journey.Scott's innovative approach to da

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How to Build an Analytics-Driven Culture with Responsible AI Adoption
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December 08, 2023
Our guest is, Asa Whillock, Vice President and General Manager of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence at Alteryx. Together we explore the art of building an analytics-driven culture with a deep dive into AI, uncovering the transformative power of responsible AI adoption. With a treasure tr

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The Biggest Mistakes Companies Make with Their Data - And How to Fix Them
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November 17, 2023
In this episode, I am joined by Eric Dodds, Head of Product Marketing at RudderStack, the warehouse native CDP.
Dive into the world of data as we uncover the biggest mistakes companies make and, more importantly, how to set things right. Eric brings a decade of experience, having advised giants lik

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Leading in the Age of Data
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November 10, 2023
Get ready to embark on an empowering journey into the world of data-driven leadership! In this episode, we're joined by Ben Jones, the CEO of Data Literacy and the brilliant author behind 'Leading in the Age of Data.' With decades of experience leading data teams and assessing organizati

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A.I. & Data Literacy: Becoming More Knowledgeable
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September 16, 2023

In this episode, I am interviewing Bill Schmarzo, the brilliant author behind 'AI & Data Literacy: Empowering Citizens of Data Science.' Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of data, AI, and the power of becoming a 'Citizen of Data Science.' Bill unlocks the secrets t

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5 Steps to Achieve Proactive Data Observability (Over Beers)
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September 08, 2023
In this episode, we're stirring up a robust concoction of data wisdom and craft beer appreciation! Join us as we sit down with the CMO of IBM Databand, Ryan Yackel, to delve deep into the fascinating world of data observability. Ryan will share his exclusive insights on achieving proactive data

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How to Be Data Analytical
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September 01, 2023
Unlock the keys to becoming a true data virtuoso in this compelling episode! Join us as we dive into the dynamic world of data analytics with the brilliant mind behind the book, 'Be Data Analytical,' Jordan Morrow. 
Whether you're a curious learner or a business leader seeking to harnes

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Building the Future of Audience Intelligence
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August 18, 2023
Companies know how important it is to inherently understand their customers, yet they rely on surveys, testimonials, or customer service calls to gather intel. In reality, language is not the most authentic way to understand humans. Play is. With one of the largest psych databases in the world, Joe

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How to Improve Data Transparency
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August 11, 2023
Get ready to unlock the secrets to a more transparent data future! Join us in this captivating episode as we sit down with Lauren Maffeo, Senior Service Designer at Steampunk and Author of "Designing Data Governance from the Ground Up".Delve into the world of data transparency and its prof

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LLMs and Their Impact on How Companies Use Data
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August 04, 2023
Prepare to embark on a journey into the fascinating world of LLMs (Large Language Models) and their transformative influence on data utilization. In this episode, we sit down with Ryan Janssen, CEO of Zenlytic, and Paul Blankley, Founder/CTO at Zenlytic who shed light on how LLMs are revolutionizing

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Data Observability vs. Data Quality
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July 28, 2023
Unlock the secrets to maximizing the value of your data with an exhilarating episode on data observability vs. data quality! Join us as we sit down with Ryan Yackel, CMO of Databand.ai, and Stephanie Valarezo, Senior Product Manager, IBM Data & AI Data Integration (DataStage), to unravel the cru

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25 Speaking Engagements
The 3 metadata tools for data scientists
DATAcated
October 05, 2021

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Data scientist vs. data analyst
Data Geeks Saturday 2021
August 07, 2021
What is the difference between a data scientist and a data analyst? They sometimes overlap, but they are not the same. Let's clarify this once and for all.

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Putting the Lights on Dark Data
DataWorkout: Beyond the Hype
June 17, 2021

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Three artifacts to manage your metadata and reference data
Publications Office of the European Union
March 16, 2021
An overview of 3 important tools any organization should be using to manage their metadata and reference data. In this session you will learn what a business glossary, a data dictionary and a data catalogue are, the benefits they bring, and what the relationship between all 3 is.

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Breaking the rules of data visualization
DATAcated Conference
February 11, 2021

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How to Establish a Successful Data Governance Program with Limited Resources
Dataversity DGIQ
December 07, 2020
Many organizations agree that data governance is needed, but it can be a daunting program to undertake all at once. What steps do you need to take to ensure adoption and a sustainable program? What should your initial focus be? What foundational blocks should you put in place to build a data governance program and start managing your data as an asset? This session will provide potential solutions to all these questions. 

Key takeaways:
• Best practices for setting up a strong Data Governance foundation
• The most important 3 steps to take to create a sustainable data governance program
• Lessons learned from successful and failed implementations 

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3 foundational blocks of data management
Chief Data & Analytics Officer Africa 2020
November 10, 2020

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The importance of data quality
Brainstation: Improving Data Quality Through ETL Automation
October 13, 2020

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3 Must-Have Artifacts for the Data Driven Organization
Data Governance for the Public Sector
October 02, 2020

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Understanding the Evolution of Big Data to Increase Productivity
Big Data Analytics Summit West Coast
September 30, 2020

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A Practical Introduction to Data Governance Maturity Models
Master Data Marathon
September 30, 2020

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3 Must-Have Artifacts for the Data Driven Organization
Big Data London
September 24, 2020

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Dark data: friend or foe?
IQPC
August 04, 2020
We've heard of big data, small data even, but what is this concept of dark data? This session will clarify this concept and this data's attributes, while also exploring its risks as well as potential and benefits that it could bring to a business and even an entire industry.

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Why You Need a Business Glossary and How to Implement One Successfully
Virtual Thinklab
May 07, 2020

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Business Glossaries, data dictionaries, and data catalogs
DAMA Vancouver
February 28, 2020
Come learn about the business glossary, data dictionary, and data catalog, the benefits they bring, and what the relationships are between all three.

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The Ultimate Guide to Building an Award-Winning Business Glossary
Dataversity
December 09, 2019
It’s estimated that the average information worker spends 9.5 hours per week searching for information, and 42 percent of middle management accidentally uses wrong information once a week. Business glossaries are an effective solution for improving communication and productivity, ensuring a common understanding of business terms and increasing information and data trust. So, what do you need to do to create an efficient business glossary or improve the one you have? George Firican has created award-winning business glossaries and wants to provide you with the knowledge to do the same. In this session you will learn:

The real difference between business glossaries, data dictionaries, and catalogs
Building the business case for a business glossary
Best practices for creating unambiguous and consistent definitions
The must-have and nice-to-have attributes
Managing the life cycle of a term
How to manage, maintain, and fund it
Productivity hacks and other useful tips

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Data is the new oil: The Importance of Data Governance & Data Quality
DAMA Vancouver
November 15, 2019

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Big Data in Fundraising
CASE VIII
February 13, 2019

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DIY Data Governance
TDWI Vancouver
March 02, 2018

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Data Quality: Paths to Success
Data Driven Advancement
February 10, 2017

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How to Start a Big Data Analytics Project
Leveraging Big Data & Analytics
October 20, 2016

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Starting and evolving a Data Quality Program at University of BC
Data Governance & Information Quality Conference
June 25, 2014
It is a fact that poor quality data is costing large amounts of money to institutions all over the world. Within the fundraising and alumni relations domain this might equate into potentially lost prospects, donors, donations, alumni engagements, and resources needlessly spent on redundant procedures, etc. The University of British Columbia’s (UBC) "Start an Evolution" campaign aims to raise $1.5 billion dollars for students, research and community engagement and to double the number of alumni involved annually in the life of the university by 2015. As such, a Data Quality Program is crucial in supporting this goal. This presentation will show how UBC’s Development and Alumni Portfolio started and evolved a Data Quality Program, its success stories and lessons learned.

You will learn:
Critical steps in developing a Data Quality Program
Adopting a methodology for success
Gaining support and fostering cultural change towards the importance of information quality
Showcasing data quality improvements

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Social Media Metrics
CASE VIII
February 14, 2014

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Contact Data Accuracy: From Bad to Great
Data Driven Advancement
February 14, 2014

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3 Data Governance Steps to Always Follow
TDWI Vancouver
September 06, 2013

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1 Training
The Ultimate Guide to Building an Award-Winning Business Glossary
Data Governance & Information Quality
December 06, 2021
It’s estimated that the average information worker spends 9.5 hours per week searching for information, and 42 percent of middle management accidentally uses wrong information once a week. Business glossaries are an effective solution for improving communication and productivity, ensuring a common understanding of business terms and increasing information and data trust. So, what do you need to do to create an efficient business glossary or improve the one you have? George Firican has created award-winning business glossaries and wants to provide you with the knowledge to do the same. In this session you will learn:

The real difference between business glossaries, data dictionaries, and catalogs
Building the business case for a business glossary
Best practices for creating unambiguous and consistent definitions
The must-have and nice-to-have attributes
Managing the life cycle of a term
How to build, improve, manage, and fund it
Productivity hacks and other useful tips

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Tags: Big Data, Digital Transformation, Digital Disruption

41 Videos
The Future of AI: Transitioning from Large to Small Language Models
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July 04, 2024

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The Future of AI: Key Trends and Initiatives for Businesses and Society
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July 03, 2024

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How Restricting the Budget Became a Blessing in Disguise for Data Science Team
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July 02, 2024

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How Successful Enterprises Integrate AI Initiatives into Workflows
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July 01, 2024

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Unlocking the Power of AI: How IBM is Shaping the Future
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June 30, 2024

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Building an Effective AI Governance: Best Practices and Tips
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June 29, 2024

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The Rise of Deepfake Videos: How Advanced Technology is Blurring Reality
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June 27, 2024

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Maximizing Team Alignment: Key Strategies for Effective AI Leadership
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June 26, 2024

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How to Build a Community and Drive AI Engagement: Secrets for Success
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June 25, 2024

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AI Literacy in Organizations: Boosting Non Technical Staff's Understanding
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June 24, 2024

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Datafold at Data Universe: A Quick Intro
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June 23, 2024

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Starburst at Big Data London: A Quick Intro
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June 22, 2024

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The AI Renaissance: Exploring IBM's Contributions to AI Technology
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June 21, 2024

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Transforming AI and ML Projects: Milestones, Experiments, and Success
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June 20, 2024

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Detecting and Preventing Data Breaches: Fact vs. Fiction
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June 19, 2024

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Santa's Data Office (Christmas Holiday Office Decoration Contest)
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December 17, 2021

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The Time it Takes to Identify Cyber Security Breaches
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December 15, 2021

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Rating Data Swag
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December 10, 2021

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The Difference between CSO vs CISO
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December 06, 2021

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Data in the Research of Sexuality
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December 03, 2021

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How to Map the Digital Customer Journey
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December 01, 2021

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How to Start a Career in Cybersecurity
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November 18, 2021

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A Day in the Life of a CISO
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November 09, 2021

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What is Data Leadership
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November 03, 2021

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Data Leadership
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October 29, 2021

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5 Webinars
The Pillars of a Successful Data Governance Program Implementation
DAMA Winnipeg
September 14, 2021

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Data Driven Organization 101: 3 Must-Have Artifacts
Data Management & Intelligence
May 13, 2020
Join us for an eye-opening session on the 3 of the most important tools any organization should be using if they want to be data driven. In this session you will learn what a business glossary, a data dictionary, and a data catalog are, the benefits they bring, and what the relationship between all 3 is.

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The Foundational Attributes of the Business Glossary
Dataedo
January 23, 2020
If you're looking into getting a Business Glossary started or improving the one you already have, you might be wondering what are the best practices for what you should capture about your business terms. Join this webinar to find out what attributes you need to capture in order to lay a strong foundation for your business glossary and increase the benefits brought by this tool and artifact.

Join the webinar hosted by George Firican, award winning Data Governance & Business Intelligence leader and public speaker, and Piotr Kononow, founder and CEO at Dataedo.

Who is this webinar for:

BI, Data warehousing and Analytics practitioners
Data & Business Analysts
Data Governance professionals

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The Business Glossary, Data Dictionary, Data Catalog trifecta
Dataedo
November 13, 2019
Here's an overview of 3 important tools any organization should be using. In this webinar you will learn what a business glossary, a data dictionary, and a data catalog are, the benefits they bring, and what the relationship between all 3 is.

Who is this webinar for:

BI, Data warehousing and Analytics practitioners
Data & Business Analysts
Data Governance professionals

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Business glossaries - The What, the Why, and the How
Dataedo
October 11, 2019

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2 Webinars
How to tell a great story using data
Trek Magazine
July 08, 2020
Storytelling has earned its place as the most important tradition humans possess. How can we become great storytellers when those stories rely on data? What are those best practices on data visualization that we should follow and what are the pitfalls we should avoid?

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Uncovering Data Governance Maturity Models
DAMA UK
June 18, 2020

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1 Whitepaper
Best Practices for Powerful Dashboards
LoD
March 28, 2018
In any domain in any organization, great dashboards are valuable not only because they can sum up important information and offer a single view of data, but also because they are simple to use and offer a quick, unambiguous way to draw meaningful conclusions from data.
Developing and designing such powerful dashboards does not come easily. Organizing data so it can be easily consumed and quickly understood by operational staff or decision makers requires a thorough understanding of the data and the business needs as well as skills, knowledge, and experience. The design, format, annotations, filters, arrangement, visualization type, and the underlying data all help make the difference between just another dashboard and a powerful dashboard.

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3 Workshops
How to Kick-Start a Data Governance Program
Council for Advancement and Support of Education International Workshops
October 09, 2018

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How to improve contact data quality
Council for Advancement and Support of Education International Workshops
October 08, 2018

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Best Practices on Data Governance
Canadian Council for the Advancement of Education Workshop
September 17, 2018

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