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TDWI Chapters: Toronto

The purpose of the Toronto Chapter of the Data Warehouse Institute (TDWI) is to enable local BI/DW professionals to:

Meet regularly with each other on a regional basis
Share best practices in a small group setting
Establish a strong network of peers
Gain technical advice and career direction

Everyone is welcome. We encourage you to become a member but you do not need to be a TDWI Member to attend.

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TDWI Toronto Event Listings:

February 4, 2010: The Data Model Scorecard

Connect. Share. Learn.

ATTENTION ALL BI/DW AND MARKETING PROFESSIONALS IN THE GREATER TORONTO AREA

Dear Toronto BI/DW and Business Professionals,

We cordially invite you to attend our upcoming TDWI Toronto Chapter meeting on February 4, 2010. We are pleased to welcome noted speaker and author Steve Hoberman for our next session on February 4th. He will provide us with his thoughts and insights on successful elements for BI from the perspective of data modeling not only from a technical perspective but also from that of the business.

As with all successful BI programs it’s essential to have a common understanding of the requirements and expectations of the business. One of the key tools that can be used not only by technical developers but also analysts and business people is an understanding of basic data modeling and their concepts.

When:	Thursday, February 4, 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Where:	CBC Broadcasting Centre 250 Front Street West, Room 3C304 (Enter via John Street or Wellington Street) Toronto, ON .

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Agenda:

8:30 - 9:00 a.m.	Arrivals and Networking (cold continental breakfast will be served)
9:00– 9:15 a.m.	Opening remarks and Introductions
9:15 - 10:30 a.m.	Presentation: *"The Data Model Scorecard"* by Steve Hoberman
	Abstract A data model is an invaluable communication and collaboration tool between business participants and IT, yet we often build data models quickly, in the midst of a development project, and with the singular goal of database design. However the implications of those models are far-reaching and long-lasting. They affect the structure of implemented data, the ability to adapt to change, understanding of and communication about data, definition of information quality rules, and much more. In many ways, high-quality information begins with high-quality data models. The Data Model Scorecard® provides the tools needed to measure and manage data model quality. You Will Learn: The importance of having an objective measure of data model quality · The categories that make up the scorecard including correctness, completeness, structural soundness, flexibility, standards, and model consistency · How to introduce the scorecard into a development methodology and your company culture
10:30 - 10:45 a.m.	Break
10:45 - 11:45 a.m.	*The Data Model Scorecard* *By Steve Hoberman*
	…Continuation of the presentation
11:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.	Closing Comments & Wrap-Up

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Presenter Bio

Steve is one of the world's most well-known data modeling gurus. He understands the human side of data modeling and has evangelized "next generation" techniques. Steve taught his first data modeling class in 1992 and has educated more than 10,000 people about data modeling and business intelligence techniques since then. Steve is known for his entertaining, interactive teaching and lecture style (watch out for flying candy!) and is a popular, frequent presenter at industry conferences, both nationally and internationally. Steve is a columnist and frequent contributor to industry publications, as well as the author of Data Modeling Made Simple, Data Modeler's Workbench, and Data Modeling for the Business. He is the founder of the Design Challenges group and inventor of the Data Model Scorecard®. You can learn more about his books and other essential data management texts at Technics Publications' website, www.technicspub.com. Steve's website is www.stevehoberman.com and he can be reached at me@stevehoberman.com.

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TDWI sponsors Chapters in regions throughout the world to foster education and networking at the local level among business intelligence and data warehousing professionals. Chapter meetings are open to any BI/DW professional.