DFW DAMA - The Premier Organization For DFW Data Professionals

Curriculum Framework. This comprehensive document will help you plan for Data Management education in you company or enterprise. The document contains the following topics: Value of DM, Model for DM int the real world, Primary data MGmt. Education Concepts, Employement, Certificatoin, Topics and Topic Clusters, Careers in DM, Education Delivery Channels, Matrices for Delivery, Topic Clustsers Details, and Task Force Members.

Certification.The DAMA International Foundation is the Research and Education Affiliate of DAMA International with a mission to Promote Professional Data Mangement. Vendor independent professional certification/designation resources partner with DAMA to bring you the qualifications that your career demands. All of the academic or other training programs referenced above and on the Education page are excellent preparation for the professional certification/designation exams in Data Resource Management.

Training.A list of vendors, consultants, and Certification Organizations is available that specialize in Advanced Modeling, Object Modeling, Quality, Enterprise Architecture, Data Design, Data Warehousing, and a multitude of of other subjects.

Body of Knowledge.The "Body of Knowledge" is a published document that explains everything you need to study for Dat Management Certification. This includes "Managing the DRM Function" (Mission, Goals, Benefits, Enterprise Process, Job Descriptions,etc.).Data Resource Activities: Framework, Stewardship, Metadata Repository. The Complete Manager: Process Modeling, Purchased Packages, Tools, Roles in Internet, XML. Data Warehouse: GUidelines, BUsiness Rules)

Vendor Relationships.Building partnerships with vendors and data professional organizations offers a win-win scenario for both DAMA and the partner. When DAMA advertises or promotes a vendor's products and services, this often results in special rates and discounts for members. Furthermore, both parties can share space on mutual websites and co-offer seminars. DAMA's vendor- independent stature prevents conflict of interest and keeps the customer as primary beneficiary.

Chapters.Building partnerships with vendors and data professional organizations offers a win-win scenario for both DAMA and the partner. When DAMA advertises or promotes a vendor's products and services, this often results in special rates and discounts for members. Furthermore, both parties can share space on mutual websites and co-offer seminars. DAMA's vendor- independent stature prevents conflict of interest and keeps the customer as primary beneficiary.

Conferences.Our conferences represent the best that DAMA has to offers. This includes seminars, mini-workshops, and classes in Business Intelligence, XML, Warehousing, Quality, Integration, Modeling, Success Stories, and much more. Several keynote-speakers bring attendees a look at the best of breed in data knowledge. Our main spring conference not only is an important source of revenue to DAMA but it allows DAMA members and non-members from around the world to get together in a relaxed atmosphere and share ideas and experiences.e

Programs.A multitude of well-known speakers can provide intellectual base to your next meeting. This usually happens upon request from interested chapters we don't assume what they want. This allows for a given speaker to be shared between various chapters in a common geographic region, thus reducing the overeall cost.

Communications.In addition to our website, there is always a need for other types communication--Magazines (suchas DM Review), journals, Call for papers, the Business Intelligence Network, a DAMA newletter,etc. The communication function includes advertisements and news articles through magazines, journals, and email broadcasts to members and interested parties alike. This year DAMA board members will be writing articles for DM Review that talk not just about DAMA, but cover new emerging technologies and concepts.

Operations.A key function of operations at DAMA-I involves managing the official document. This includes By Laws, , Code of Ethics, The code of ethical behavior and professional conduct, Handbook of Policies and Procedures, Policies and procedures for DAMA's administration,General Liability Coverage, and Coverage for Chapters and Officers of DAMA-I.

Finance.As a not-for-profit organization, DAMA manages its finances with precision, consistency, and clarity. Budgets are prepared annually to account for all income and expenditures of the board. Each member of the board is asked to complete a spending plan for the year. After the budget is approved, all expenses are scrutinized carefully and larger items, usually accompanied by cost-benefit analysis, are approved by the board.

On-line Service.Having a website full of information on events and services is one of DAMA-I's most important tools. Our site, as you can see, offers information on joining a chapter, attending a conference or talk, and educational opportunities. Website, Special Webpages, Discussion Groups are being developed, and service is available to our members and associate to form lists of people for exchanging ideas or publishing electronic journals. A membership database allows for management of the joining process and producing email lists for special interests.

Memberships.DAMA International provides for two classes of membership:
DAMA GLOBAL CHAPTER (Members-At-Large) -- Members-at-Large are individuals or organizations that desire to be members of DAMA but cannot join a local/regional chapter for practical reasons. The DAMA Global Chapter is now formed for individuals world-wide as virtual chapter. For more information about membership in this chapter or general membership information please contact VP Member Services. Chapter Membership -- To join a local / regional chapter of DAMA International, contact the appropriate chapter listed under DAMA Chapters. If you are interested in starting a chapter in your area, contact VP Chapter Services, DAMA International. We can help you organize a local chapter, get speakers, publicize meetings, etc.

Marketing.The marketing function has a goal of increasing membership by surveying needs of the data administration community, attracting people to membership in chapters and attendance at conferences, and expanding or discovering new services that DAMA-I can offer.

Foundation. The DAMA International Foundation is the Research and Education Affiliate of DAMA International with a mission to Promote Professional Data Mangement. This entity is currently being defined and more Information will be available soon

Professional Groups. DAMA-I has created "Professional Groups.'" collections of data professionals who will identify the basic principles, best practices, and a body of knowledge for various data management disciplines. Each group specializes in one particular subject area (such as data warehouse, data architecture, etc.). The common guidelines shared among groups includes, among many, the retaining a vendor-neutral position, avoiding marketing of products/services, ensuring an academic approach, and publishing their findings through the Foujndation.

Goals.- Defining and clarifying the roles of information and data resource management
- Educating corporate management by demonstrating how information and data asset management affects corporate performance
- Co-sponsoring regional and international conferences and symposia where industry experts present state-of- art data practices and theories
- Providing a focal point for addressing issues relating to information and data resource practices
- Establishing academic and professional certification programs for the DRM/IRM professional

Mission Statement.DAMA International's primary purpose is to promote the understanding, development and practice of managing information and data as a key enterprise asset.

Benefits. - Defining and clarifying the roles of information and data resource management
- Educating corporate management by demonstrating how information and data asset management affects corporate performance
- Co-sponsoring regional and international conferences and symposia where industry experts present state-of- art data practices and theories
- Providing a focal point for addressing issues relating to information and data resource practices
- Establishing academic and professional certification programs for the DRM/IRM professional

Advisors.DAMA International's Advisory Board is a sub-group of seasoned professionals in the Data Administration arena. As the title implies, the advise the DAMA board on it's direction, strategies, and planned activities. This group currently exists of Peter Aiken (Institute for Data Research), John Ladely,( Co-Founder, KI Soutions, Inc.), Graeme Simsion, (Simsion & Associates in Australia), Len Silverston, (Universal Data Models, Inc.), and John Zachman (Advisor Emeritus, of Zachman International).

DAMA International.DAMA, The Data Management Association International, is a global not-for-profit association of data resource management professionals with chapters and Members-At-Large around the world.