Bas Van Gils eBooks

Data Management: a gentle introduction – 2nd editionBalancing theory and practice. E-book. Formato PDF Bas Van Gils   -  Van Haren Publishing, 2025  - 

#html-body [data-pb-style=EGG8YBP]{justify-content:flex-start;display:flex;flex-direction:column;background-position:left top;background-size:cover;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-attachment:scroll}The overall objective of this second edition is to reaffirm that data management is an exciting and valuable capability - one that deserves dedicated time and effort. Building on the foundation of the first edition, this updated version introduces new chapters, fresh insights, and additional interviews with practitioners to reflect the evolving landscape of the field.More specifically, the book now aims to:Provide an enriched introduction to data management, combining core concepts with updated theory, practical frameworks such as TOGAF, ArchiMate, and DMBOK, and new real-world examples drawn from recent assignments.Offer guidance on building effective data management capabilities, illustrated through a broader set of use cases and enriched by new practitioner stories that highlight current challenges and solutions.The book continues to serve busy professionals actively involved in managing data, as well as Bachelor’s and Master’s students interested in the field. It remains industry-agnostic, with relevance across sectors such as government, finance, telecommunications, and more.Intended roles include: members of data governance offices or councils, data owners, data stewards, enterprise and data architects, process managers, business analysts, and IT analysts.The structure remains clear and accessible, divided into three main parts: theory, practice, and closing remarks. Chapters are concise and focused, with a clear separation between main text and examples. Readers familiar with a topic can easily skip ahead, while newcomers will find a smooth and engaging learning path.

Data Management courseware based on CDMP Fundamentals. E-book. Formato PDF Bas Van Gils   -  Van Haren Publishing, 2025  - 

Besides the courseware publication (ISBN: 9789401812917), you are advised to obtain the DAMA DMBOK publication (ISBN: 9781634622349). Optionally, you can use the publication Data management: a gentle introduction (ISBN: 9789401805506) as inspiration for examples and quotes about the field of data management. This material is intended to prepare participants for the CDMP exam by DAMA International. The courseware can only be ordered by partners and is based on the current version of the DAMA DMBOK. The material will be updated when new versions of DMBOK are published. DAMA DMBOK is the industry reference for data management. It is published by DAMA International and is currently in its second version. The DMBOK is developed by professionals and can be seen as a collection of best practices. The domain of data management is divided into functional areas which are discussed in terms of definitions (what is it), goals (what are we trying to achieve), steps (what are typical activities), inputs/outputs, and participating roles. Developing and sustaining an effective data management function is far from an easy task. The DMBOK framework is adopted by many organizations as the foundation for their data management function: standardized language and good practices speed up the learning process. After the training, you have an overview of the field of data management, its terminology, and current best practices.

Data Management: a gentle introduction. E-book. Formato PDF Bas Van Gils   -  Van Haren Publishing, 2024  - 

The overall objective of this book is to show that data management is an exciting and valuable capability that is worth time and effort. More specifically it aims to achieve the following goals: 1. To give a “gentle” introduction to the field of DM by explaining and illustrating its core concepts, based on a mix of theory, practical frameworks such as TOGAF, ArchiMate, and DMBOK, as well as results from real-world assignments.2. To offer guidance on how to build an effective DM capability in an organization.This is illustrated by various use cases, linked to the previously mentioned theoretical exploration as well as the stories of practitioners in the field.The primary target groups are: busy professionals who “are actively involved with managing data”. The book is also aimed at (Bachelor’s/ Master’s) students with an interest in data management. The book is industry-agnostic and should be applicable in different industries such as government, finance, telecommunications etc.Typical roles for which this book is intended: data governance office/ council, data owners, data stewards, people involved with data governance (data governance board), enterprise architects, data architects, process managers, business analysts and IT analysts.The book is divided into three main parts: theory, practice, and closing remarks. Furthermore, the chapters are as short and to the point as possible and also make a clear distinction between the main text and the examples. If the reader is already familiar with the topic of a chapter, he/she can easily skip it and move on to the next.