This session was replaced by "The Human Side of Data Integration" by Len Silverston of Universal Data Models, LLC

This presentation provided three key principles for integrating data:

Principle #1:Have clear, compelling, common vision

Principle #2:Integration requires trust

Principle #3 Appreciate perspectives versus being right

In addition to sharing content and stories about these principles, there were interactive exercises to practice these principles.

How does a Business Analyst Work With the Data Architect and Database Administrator?

Many organizations are formalizing the role of the Business Analyst. The IIBA (International Institute of Business Analysis) is a new professional organization for Business Analysts. How does the emergence of this role impact data architects and data base administrators? How do Business Analysts work with Data Architects and DBAs? Business Analysts without any technology/data experience must be trained, not only about how to document data requirements, but more importantly, to understand why data requirements are so important. Project teams must be reconfigured to make the best use of this new role. Business Analysts are much more valuable to the team when they have learned how to gather, analyze, organize, and document data requirements. They need standard formats for documenting data and communicating the data needs to the solution developers. Business Analysts have outstanding communication and analytical skills that if properly utilized increase the success of most application development projects.

• The emerging role of the Business Analyst
• How the Business Analyst fits with other project team roles
• Similarities and differences in skills of Business Analysts versus Data Architects
• Leveraging the skills of the Business Analyst
• Recommended templates for Business Analysts to document data requirements