Join us for a dynamic full-day workshop tailored for data and information managers. Organised by DAMA Australia, it combines theory and practical exercises to enhance your data management skills. Featuring expert-led sessions and interactive activities, this event equips you to master data's role in business processes and beyond!
Join us for a dynamic and engaging full-day workshop designed specifically for data and information managers. This session, organised by DAMA Australia, promises a rich blend of theory and practical exercises, providing you with the tools and knowledge to elevate your data management practices. With expert-led sessions and interactive activities, this workshop is your gateway to mastering the interplay between data, people, and business processes.
Presented By: Dr. Jon Gray and Mr. Oliver Johnston
9am – 10.30am AEST, 3 September 2024 ‐ 1 hour 30 mins
Presented By: Dr. Jon Gray and Mr. Oliver Johnston
Overview: Effective data management is crucial for business success. This session explores the essential connection between data, people, and business processes. Through three insightful presentations, you'll learn what good enterprise data management looks like, how to measure business performance accurately, and how to build a flexible and adaptable workforce.Morning Tea
10.30am – 11am AEST, 3 September 2024 ‐ 30 mins
Morning Tea
Presented By: Ms. Sarah Lauder and Mr. Andrew Smailes
11am – 12.30pm AEST, 3 September 2024 ‐ 1 hour 30 mins
Presented By: Ms. Sarah Lauder and Mr. Andrew Smailes
Scenario: Finding, managing, and publishing your data assets is an essential step for any organisation on a data improvement journey. Participants will collaborate in small groups to build a working solution for an enterprise Data Asset Register (DAR). This hands-on workshop requires no programming skills but encourages collaboration and creativity. You'll leave with valuable templates, process descriptions, data models, and SQL code to create your own DAR.
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Lunch & Break
12.30pm – 1.30pm AEST, 3 September 2024 ‐ 1 hour
Lunch & Break
Presented By: Mr. Andrew Andrews
1.30pm – 2.30pm AEST, 3 September 2024 ‐ 1 hour
Presented By: Mr. Andrew Andrews
Overview: This session emphasizes the importance of managing people effectively in data management. Through presentations and group exercises, you'll explore the concept of empathetic data management and learn strategies to enhance people management in professional settings
Afternoon Tea & Break
2.30pm – 3pm AEST, 3 September 2024 ‐ 30 mins
Afternoon Tea & Break
Presented By: Dr. Jonathan Gray, Ms. Sarah Lauder, and Mr. Andrew Smailes
3pm – 5pm AEST, 3 September 2024 ‐ 2 hours
Presented By: Dr. Jonathan Gray, Ms. Sarah Lauder, and Mr. Andrew Smailes
Scenario: Participants will role-play as the newly appointed Chief Data Steward tasked with implementing data management initiatives to address organisational failings. Working in small groups, you'll develop and present initiatives to the organisation’s Executive. This exercise helps you understand the complexities of pitching data management improvements to executives.
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*Please be advised that this session will offer 8 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) point upon successful attendance of the webinar. This credit will be automatically allocated to each delegate following the conclusion of the webinar.
Lead Partner, Enterprise Data & Information Management, Anchoram Consulting
Dr Jon Gray has 30 years of computing experience in industry and academia both in Australia and the UK. Jon’s research interests have encompassed parallel and distributed systems design, database technologies, information modelling, software engineering methods and tools, organisational capability development, and business process improvement.
From 2006-2013, Jon led a research initiative for National ICT Australia Limited (NICTA) in Canberra focused on software methods and tools for the improvement of business processes in government. From 2013-2017, Jon ran Performance Assurance, a spin-out company from NICTA, specialising in predictive modelling and risk management.ACT Branch, DAMA Australia
Andrew is a knowledgeable professional in the field of data management having 30+ years of experience developing data strategies, architectures, and solutions within Government Agencies. He has for many years been actively involved in DAMA, the Data Management Association and is a past National President and Canberra Branch Head. Though focused primarily on structured data, a common theme across all agencies he worked with was the desire to get value from documents, reports, transcripts etc. In 2018 he became a distributor for expert.ai, one of Europe’s leading enterprise AI companies specializing in solving complex language challenges.Regional Representative, EDM Council
A senior business and technology leader, who has launched successful new businesses, and led large-scale digital transformations to maximise the value of data. Respected as a global Data Governance and Data Management authority, Andrew advises senior IT, business and data leaders on establishing best practice data management strategies.
Highly experienced professional, author and facilitator, Andrew has a long record of achievement in data governance, data analysis, data quality, master data management and business intelligence within the banking, health, education, natural resources, NFP, and government sectors.
Acknowledged by Board and C-Suite executives as an agile, collaborative and high performing Executive who is accomplished in managing ambiguity and identifying and seizing future revenue opportunities. Andrew helps organisations to align business and data strategy, drive organisational change and apply data technology to problem solving.
Skilled at influencing and engaging senior stakeholders to gain contribution and support for high-profile data agendas, policies and platforms, providing leadership, guidance and insight to program, product and technology teams.
A collaborative and passionate people-focused leader who builds and leads high performing teams and embeds mission-critical data risk management solutions through cultural and organisation engagement and change.
Andrew has delivered numerous presentations internationally, including as facilitator and panel leader for MIT and DAMA Australia global events. Andrew is also a regular podcast presenter and former mentor for University of Adelaide MBA academic program and ThincLab Innovation Accelerator.
Lead Partner, Enterprise Data & Information Management, Anchoram Consulting
Dr Jon Gray has 30 years of computing experience in industry and academia both in Australia and the UK. Jon’s research interests have encompassed parallel and distributed systems design, database technologies, information modelling, software engineering methods and tools, organisational capability development, and business process improvement.
From 2006-2013, Jon led a research initiative for National ICT Australia Limited (NICTA) in Canberra focused on software methods and tools for the improvement of business processes in government. From 2013-2017, Jon ran Performance Assurance, a spin-out company from NICTA, specialising in predictive modelling and risk management.ACT Branch, DAMA Australia
Andrew is a knowledgeable professional in the field of data management having 30+ years of experience developing data strategies, architectures, and solutions within Government Agencies. He has for many years been actively involved in DAMA, the Data Management Association and is a past National President and Canberra Branch Head. Though focused primarily on structured data, a common theme across all agencies he worked with was the desire to get value from documents, reports, transcripts etc. In 2018 he became a distributor for expert.ai, one of Europe’s leading enterprise AI companies specializing in solving complex language challenges.ACT Branch, DAMA Australia
Andrew is a knowledgeable professional in the field of data management having 30+ years of experience developing data strategies, architectures, and solutions within Government Agencies. He has for many years been actively involved in DAMA, the Data Management Association and is a past National President and Canberra Branch Head. Though focused primarily on structured data, a common theme across all agencies he worked with was the desire to get value from documents, reports, transcripts etc. In 2018 he became a distributor for expert.ai, one of Europe’s leading enterprise AI companies specializing in solving complex language challenges.Regional Representative, EDM Council
A senior business and technology leader, who has launched successful new businesses, and led large-scale digital transformations to maximise the value of data. Respected as a global Data Governance and Data Management authority, Andrew advises senior IT, business and data leaders on establishing best practice data management strategies.
Highly experienced professional, author and facilitator, Andrew has a long record of achievement in data governance, data analysis, data quality, master data management and business intelligence within the banking, health, education, natural resources, NFP, and government sectors.
Acknowledged by Board and C-Suite executives as an agile, collaborative and high performing Executive who is accomplished in managing ambiguity and identifying and seizing future revenue opportunities. Andrew helps organisations to align business and data strategy, drive organisational change and apply data technology to problem solving.
Skilled at influencing and engaging senior stakeholders to gain contribution and support for high-profile data agendas, policies and platforms, providing leadership, guidance and insight to program, product and technology teams.
A collaborative and passionate people-focused leader who builds and leads high performing teams and embeds mission-critical data risk management solutions through cultural and organisation engagement and change.
Andrew has delivered numerous presentations internationally, including as facilitator and panel leader for MIT and DAMA Australia global events. Andrew is also a regular podcast presenter and former mentor for University of Adelaide MBA academic program and ThincLab Innovation Accelerator.
Partner and Consultant, IMS Systems
George has almost three decades of experience working as a Data Analytics, Data Management, and Business Improvement consultant. In the last decade, George has led the development of numerous Technology & Data Strategies for various Federal, State and Local Government authorities; as well as developed sophisticated Data Governance frameworks to support various cross-government data sharing initiatives including for Justice and Child Protection.
Before moving into consulting in 2004, George was the Product Architect for a commercially available BI & Analytics solution, which was in use by almost half of the Fortune 1000 companies around the world. George currently works as a consultant at IMS, and is also Managing Partner. George is also a past president of DAMA, and a member of the current DAMA national committee.
Lead Partner, Enterprise Data & Information Management, Anchoram Consulting
Dr Jon Gray has 30 years of computing experience in industry and academia both in Australia and the UK. Jon’s research interests have encompassed parallel and distributed systems design, database technologies, information modelling, software engineering methods and tools, organisational capability development, and business process improvement.
From 2006-2013, Jon led a research initiative for National ICT Australia Limited (NICTA) in Canberra focused on software methods and tools for the improvement of business processes in government. From 2013-2017, Jon ran Performance Assurance, a spin-out company from NICTA, specialising in predictive modelling and risk management.