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Enterprise Business Intelligence and Data Warehousing
Program Management Essentials
1st Edition - November 24, 2014
Author: Alan Simon
Language: English
Paperback ISBN:9780128015407
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eBook ISBN:9780128017463
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Corporations and governmental agencies of all sizes are embracing a new generation of enterprise-scale business intelligence (BI) and data warehousing (DW), and very often ap…Read more
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Corporations and governmental agencies of all sizes are embracing a new generation of enterprise-scale business intelligence (BI) and data warehousing (DW), and very often appoint a single senior-level individual to serve as the Enterprise BI/DW Program Manager. This book is the essential guide to the incremental and iterative build-out of a successful enterprise-scale BI/DW program comprised of multiple underlying projects, and what the Enterprise Program Manager must successfully accomplish to orchestrate the many moving parts in the quest for true enterprise-scale business intelligence and data warehousing.
Author Alan Simon has served as an enterprise business intelligence and data warehousing program management advisor to many of his clients, and spent an entire year with a single client as the adjunct consulting director for a $10 million enterprise data warehousing (EDW) initiative. He brings a wealth of knowledge about best practices, risk management, organizational culture alignment, and other Critical Success Factors (CSFs) to the discipline of enterprise-scale business intelligence and data warehousing.
Data Warehousing professionals, IT architects, and BI professionals
About the author
Preface
Chapter 1: The Challenge of Managing and Leading the Enterprise BI/DW Program
Abstract
Chapter introduction
The challenges of enterprise-scale bi and data warehousing
Why we can be successful in today’s and tomorrow’s ebi/edw efforts
Looking ahead: the ebi/edw program manager
Chapter 2: The Role and Charter of the Enterprise Business Intelligence and Data Warehousing Program Manager
Abstract
Chapter introduction
The program manager job description
Organizational reporting relationship
The program management team
When a multilayered program management team is necessary
Looking ahead: the project portfolio
Chapter 3: Building the EBI/EDW Program’s Initial Project Portfolio
Abstract
Chapter introduction
Identifying the program’s portfolio of projects: alternatives and recommendations
The project portfolio “metadata”
Looking ahead: refining the ebi/edw project portfolio
Chapter 4: Putting the Finishing Touches on the EBI/EDW Program’s Project Portfolio
Abstract
Chapter introduction
Identifying overlapping capabilities and potential economies of scale
Prioritizing the list of portfolio projects
Finalizing the program’s architecture
Updating and finalizing the program budget
Risk mitigation and contingency planning
Preparing the program time line and project work plans
Conducting the Critical Design and Schedule Review
Securing buy-in and sponsorship
Looking ahead: risk mitigation and contingency planning
Chapter 5: Program-Level Risk Management
Abstract
Chapter introduction
Technology and architecture
“Many moving parts” interdependencies
Apathetic and detached leadership
Nondedicated resources
Delayed budget cuts
New and conflicting data marts
New players
Adversaries
Looking ahead: program KPIs and KOIs
Chapter 6: Program Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Key Operating Indicators (KOIs)
Abstract
Chapter introduction
Measuring for success
A KPI/KOI starter kit
The “voice of the crowd”
Looking ahead: conducting the quarterly program review
Chapter 7: Conducting the Quarterly EBI/EDW Program Review
Abstract
Chapter introduction
Why conduct a quarterly program review?
The program management review agenda
Looking ahead: considerations for the Big Data era
Chapter 8: Considerations for the Big Data Era
Abstract
Chapter introduction
Technology and architecture
Business-facing functionality
Organizational structure
No. of pages: 100
Language: English
Edition: 1
Published: November 24, 2014
Imprint: Morgan Kaufmann
Paperback ISBN: 9780128015407
eBook ISBN: 9780128017463
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Alan Simon
Alan Simon is a Senior Lecturer in the Information Systems Department at Arizona State University's WP Carey School of Business. He is also the Managing Principal of Thinking Helmet, Inc., a boutique consultancy specializing in enterprise business intelligence and data management architecture. Alan has authored or co-authored 29 technology and business books dating back to 1985. He has previously led national or global BI and data warehousing practices at several consultancies, and has provided enterprise data management architecture and roadmap services to more than 40 clients dating back to the early 1990s.
From 1987-1992 Alan was a software developer and product manager with Digital Equipment Corporation's Database Systems Group, and earlier he was a United States Air Force Computer Systems Officer stationed at Cheyenne Mountain, Colorado.
Alan received his Bachelor's Degree from Arizona State University and his Master's Degree from the University of Arizona, and is a native of Pittsburgh.
Affiliations and expertise
Senior Lecturer, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona
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