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Need a good laugh?
DataGovernance.com includes the Web's
largest collection of Data Humor

data cartoon from the Data Governance Institute

Your guide to the lighter side of data (as well as its Zen qualities) is Darwin the Data Dude,

Darwin the Data Dude from the Data Governance Institute at www.datagovernance.com

who presents a huge collection of data cartoons, funny video clips, inspirational quotes, and assorted silly stuff.

Please feel free to download our cartoons and other humor pieces. Just give us credit, thank you!

Data Glossary.
We've collected the web's most comprehensive Data Glossary, with terms explained using non-technical language. Here you'll find the information you need to understand not only Data Governance, but other types of programs and projects, such as Master Data Management, Data Architecture and Modeling, Data Privacy and Compliance, ETL, SOA, the management of Sensitive and Personal Information, Data Warehousing and Marts, Business Intelligence, and other data-related disciplines.

The Data Governance Institute is a mission-based, vendor-neutral authority on essential practices for data strategy and governance. We offer guidance for data stakeholders: those who need better information, those who impact data-related programs and projects, those who are impacted by them, snf those who work with Data Strategy, Governance, Stewardship, and Information Management. We provide:

The DGI Data Governance Framework, used by organizations around the world
The basics, definitions, and organizational models to get your teams in sync and on the right track
Advanced topics on implementing and gaining value from Data Governance and Data Stewardship
Explanations of different "flavors" and focus areas of governance programs
Case studies
Advice for starting a Data Governance program
Typical accountabilities
Common processes
Guideance for demonstrating value and ROI
Whitepapers and downloads

Consulting, Mentoring, Training

DGI Consultants also offer a limited amount of consulting, mentoring, and training.

Data Governance Essential Practices - Stakeholder Care Online - Featuring the Data Governance Institute Methodology

For the first time,
the DGI Data Governance Methodology has been embedded into a Web 2.0 workspace for Data Governance!!! Called Stakeholder Care Online, it includes guidance and work areas for managing data stewards, stakeholders, meetings, communications, policies, standards, rules, decisions, accountabilities, processes, achievements, and the data governance work queue. Every step of the way, you'll see contextual help: high-level concepts, tips for making strategic and tactical choices for your organization, and even step-by-step instructions. Check it out!

Visit our sister site: www.SOX-online.com,
the Vendor-Neutral Sarbanes-Oxley Site