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Dear Chicago BI/DW Professional,
We cordially invite you to attend our upcoming TDWI Chicago Chapter meeting on March 19th, 2010. Come meet other local BI/DW professionals, swap business cards, share ideas, and exchange career advice while listening to quality presentations in a vendor-neutral setting, which is the hallmark of TDWI education. See our meeting agenda below.
While you do not have to be a Member to attend, if you value the information and networking opportunities you experience at TDWI Chapter events, you can further empower your career by becoming a TDWI Member. TDWI Membership arms you with a powerful, comprehensive, and constantly growing selection of industry research, news, online content, and peer networking opportunities developed exclusively for Members. TDWI Members also receive discounts on TDWI conferences, seminars, and CBIP exams.
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Friday, March 19, 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. |
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Health Care Service Corporation (BlueCross BlueShield)
300 E. Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60601
If attendees are traveling downtown outside of driving, e.g. Metra:
HCSC is located at 300 E. Randolph. This is approximately 2 miles from Union Station. We are 3 blocks east of Michigan avenue & Randolph heading upward on Randolph. HCSC is located next to the AON building.
If traveling on train from either Union Station or Ogilvey - The easiest method is to catch a cab from these locations to 300 E. Randolph. Cabs should be approximately $7.00. I do the walk from Union Station, but it is a good hike - especially in the cold weather. From the Randolph train station, we are approximately 3 blocks east on Randolph. |
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Agenda:
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8:00 - 8:15 a.m. |
Registration, Breakfast, and Networking |
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8:15 - 8:30 a.m. |
Welcome and Introductions presented by Rick Biederstadt, TDWI Chicago Chapter President |
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8:30 - 8:45am. |
TDWI Membership Discussion |
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8:45 - 9:45 a.m. |
Presentation: "Enabling Business Vision through an Enterprise Information Management Program"
by Jaylene McCandlish, Executive Director, Information Governance & Stewardship, Health Care Services Corporation |
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Abstract
As the healthcare industry continues to evolve, the ability to fully utilize the vast data available throughout Health Care Services Corporation (HCSC) became increasingly important to the organization. HCSC needed accessible and better quality information to make more informed and effective business decisions while continuing to provide optimum service to their members and customers. Initiation of an Enterprise Information Management (EIM) program was seen as a means to improve management of the organization's information assets. EIM was seen as an inter-dependent framework of multiple disciplines for managing information across the enterprise. The EIM components initially focused on by HCSC (Information Governance & Stewardship, Information Architecture, Data Warehousing/Business Intelligence, and Metadata Management) were selected based on business needs and impact, a focus on EIM foundational components, and their maturity level with these disciplines within the organization. This presentation provides an overview of the EIM approach HCSC has implemented to date to achieve real information knowledge and true business impact. |
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9:45 - 10:00 a.m. |
Networking Break |
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10:00 - 11:00 a.m. |
Presentation: "Selling Business Intelligence Internally"
by Chris Gentry, Principal, Gentry Consulting |
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Abstract
Companies often recognize the need for Business Intelligence within their organizations, but may have a difficult time justifying such projects. The proper positioning and "selling" of BI internally can be as difficult as the implementation effort itself. This presentation will promote proven techniques for organizations to justify, acquire funding, and gain approval of BI projects within the framework of the company. |
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11:00 - 11:15 a.m. |
Networking break |
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11:15 - 11:30 p.m. |
Closing Comments & Wrap-Up |
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Bios of Presenters
Jaylene McCandlish
Jaylene McCandlish is the Executive Director of Information Governance & Stewardship at Health Care Services Corporation (HCSC). Jaylene has been employed at HCSC for 20 years and has had a number of roles revolving around the definition and usage of data and information. These roles include reporting application development, business expert in the development of the Enterprise Data Warehouse, and information quality - applying her knowledge of the data and business processes to support these activities. The last 5 years, she has concentrated on information strategy, information architecture, and the development of HCSC's information management program.
Chris Gentry
Chris Gentry is a Principal at Gentry Consulting. Chris has over 20 years experience in business intelligence and data warehousing. He has developed hundreds of BI solutions for many companies from the BI vendor, BI consultancy, and corporate perspectives. He is very involved in the The Data Warehousing Institute's Chicago Chapter, most recently being elected Vice President. Chris is a frequent speaker on BI/DW topics and previously held BI leadership positions at CCC Information Systems, Silvon Software, BP/Amoco, and Andersen Consulting.
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