| The MPO Board and Officers
- President: Davida Berger / DebTech International
- VP Operations: Robert Schork/Citigroup
- Treasurer: Bill Brooks / MFS Investment Management
- Membership: Ekkehard Schwarz
- Industry Relationships: Open
- Online Services: Open
- Webmaster: George McGeachie / Metadata Matters Limited
- Editorial Director: Richard Warner
- Research and Development Director: Harry Schlegel / TIAA-CREF
| | MPO to Have Member Logo Group in LinkedIn |  | | In order to provide additional networking opportunities between MPO members, the MPO is in the process of setting up a LinkedIn group. An email with additional details will be sent to MPO members in May. For further information please contact MPO Treasurer, Bill Brooks at
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| MPO April Teleconference
Zen and the Art of Meta-Data Maintenance
Len Silverston | | Last Call to register for the April MPO teleconference.
For registration please email
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April 25, 2007
2PM-3:15PM EDT
Len Silverston
Zen and the Art of Meta-Data Maintenance
How can we be successful in Meta-Data efforts? Do you know the answer to this question? This teleconference will discuss how the ancient art of Zen can shed light on issues and ideas towards successful Meta-Data programs. The word Zen is a Japanese word that stems from the Chinese word 'Chan', meaning "pure awareness". Some Zen masters characterize it as "seeing deeply into the nature of things by direct experience". As such, we will reflect upon experiences in organizations as to what worked and what did not work in Meta-Data programs.
Specifically, we will talk about: - Experiences in getting people to agree on common semantics and what we can learn from these experiences
- Experiences regarding gaining buy-in and commitment to Meta-Data efforts
- Experiences regarding developing and implementing effective strategies for Meta-Data programs
We invite you to listen to the facilitator's experiences, participant's experiences, and come share your experiences in this interactive teleconference where the intention is to gain insight into how to be more effective in Meta-Data efforts.
Len Silverston is an author, consultant, and speaker with over 25 years of experience helping organizations integrate their information, systems and people. He is the best-selling author of "The Data Model Resource Book" series, which describe over 230 reusable, holistic data models and which was rated #12 on the Computer Literacy Best Seller List. Mr. Silverston has published numerous articles and has been a frequently invited speaker at many international conferences talking on subject ranging from re-usable models to politics and human dynamics in data management. His last book, The Data Model Resource Book, Volume 2, which provides universal data models for various industries, has been translated into Chinese. He is the winner of the DAMA (Data Administration Management Association) International Professional Achievement Award for 2004 and the DAMA Community Award for 2006. Mr. Silverston's company, Universal Data Models, provides consulting, training, publications and software regarding re-usable models and strategies for integration.
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Join Us at the Data Governance Conference
June 25-28, 2007
San Francisco | | The Meta-Data Professional Organization (MPO) is pleased to announce our endorsement of the The Data Governance Conference, San Francisco, CA, June 25 -28, 2007.
Data Governance has emerged as a new discipline in response to both regulatory requirements as well as business necessity. The Data Governance Conference will focus on the "how tos" in getting started, deploying and sustaining a data governance and stewardship program. The conference includes in depth tutorials and presentations by leading data governance experts and more than a dozen case studies including practitioners from SAP, BMO Financial Group, Pfizer, Wachovia, Wells Fargo Consumer Credit, Sallie Mae, MFS investment Management. Orange Mobile and Wolters Kluwer Health.
MPO Advisors, Robert S. Seiner, David Loshin, Peter Aiken and MPO Board Member, William Brooks are presenters at the conference.
MPO Members are eligible for a discount of up to $150 off registration. This discount can be combined with the group discounts and early registration discounts.
For the agenda, detailed abstracts and registration information please visit the Data Governance Conference Website
There will be an in person MPO Meeting at the conference on June 27, 2007 at 5PM
The MPO looks forward to seeing you in San Francisco! | MPO In-Person Meeting,
June 27, 2007 5PM PDT
at the Data Governance Conference | | There will be an in-person MPO member meeting at the Miyako Hotel on June 27, 2007 at 5pm.
This meeting is open to members and anyone interested in the MPO
Details regarding this meeting will be available shortly. | May 17, 2007 MPO Teleconference
The Role of Meta-Data in a Successful Data Governance Program
Robert S. Seiner | | Registration is open for the May teleconference.
This meeting is open to members and non- members
However, pre-registration for this teleconference is mandatory. To register please email
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The Role of Meta-Data in a Successful Data Governance Program
Robert S. Seiner
May 17, 2007
PM EDT
In this interactive session, Bob Seiner will answer the burning question, "What role does meta-data management play in the definition, development and delivery of a successful Data Governance Program?"
Mr. Seiner will give examples of how several organizations have utilized meta-data: - As the focal data of a Data Governance Program
- As the backbone of recording and disseminating information about Data Stewards
- As a major responsibility of Data Definition and Data Domain Stewards
- As a way to align and rally business and technical communities around Data Governance
- As a result driven focus of delivering improved understanding of Enterprise Data
Please join the MPO and Mr. Seiner for an entertaining and serious look at the relationship between 'data about data' and data about the 'people responsible for data'.
The slides for this presentation will be available to registrants shortly before the teleconference at KIK Consulting website.
If you have specific questions that you would like to have answered during the call, please send the question in an email to
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with the subject line "MPO DG Call Question".
Robert (Bob) S. Seiner is recognized as the publisher of The Data Administration Newsletter, LLC - www.TDAN.com - an award winning electronic publication that focuses on sharing information about data, information, content and knowledge management disciplines. TDAN.com will celebrate their 10th Anniversary in July of 2007. Mr. Seiner speaks often at major data management and metadata management, business intelligence and knowledge management related conferences, and user group meetings across the U.S. He can be reached at the newsletter at
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or 412- 220-9643.
Mr. Seiner is the President and Principal Consultant of KIK Consulting & Educational Services, LLC - www.KIKconsulting.com - a company that focuses on knowledge transfer and consultative mentoring in the fields of data governance, data stewardship, metadata management, master data management and data architecture. Mr. Seiner will be a featured speaker at The Data Governance Conference in June in San Francisco. For more information about that event, please visit www.dg-conference.com.
Beyond knowledge-transfer-focused consulting, Mr. Seiner offers two-day in-house and public courses on how to build and implement data governance / stewardship programs and metadata programs. Mr. Seiner can be reached at KIK Consulting at
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. | Meta-Data Best Practices Panel Discussion
Wilshire Award Winners and Finalists
June Teleconference Planned | | The Wilshire Award honoring best practices in metadata management is given to an organization (corporation, government agency, educational institution) in recognition of business value, innovation, and technical excellence in the design and/or implementation of metadata as a critical component in IT and business success.
The June teleconference will be a panel discussion on metadata best practices.
The panelists for this discussion will include Wilshire Award Winners and Finalists.
Watch your mailbox for news regarding this meeting and future teleconferences.
This meeting is open to members ONLY
For further information on the Wilshire Award please visit Wilshire Conferences. | | Discounts for MPO Members | | DAMA Florida DAMA Day, April 30, 2007, Miami
"Metadata Practical Strategies with Peter Aiken"-full day tutorial
MPO Rate $175
For further information please visit the DAMA Florida website
Implementing and Managing Enterprise Architecture Seminar with John Zachman·
10% discount
Dates and Locations
May 7-9, 2007 - Washington, DC
July 11-13, 2007 - San Diego, CA
September 17-19, 2007 - Chicago, IL
November 14-16, 2007 - Phoenix, AZ
For further info please visit ZIFA
10% Discount on the following IRM UK Public Seminars - Rapid Delivery of Enterprise Architecture for Business Integration Seminar,-Clive Finkelstein, April 30-May 2, 2007
- Rapid Delivery Technologies for Enterprise Architecture Seminar-Clive Finkelstein, May 3-4, 2007
- Data Modelling Masterclass Seminar With Graeme Simsion, May 3-4, 2007
For further information please visit the IRM UK Website
How to Evaluate, Select, and Implement Your MetaData Management Solution Workshop with Stu Carty, May 14-15, 2007, Miami
Please visit Gavilian Research for discount and additional information.
SOA Architect Sessions with Rick van der Lans, Chicago, May 24-25.
Up to 20% discount .
For further info please visit
Redstone Innovations
Data Modeling Master Class and Consulting Skills Workshop -Graeme Simsion
June 26- 28, 2007, San Francisco
$100 discount
For further information please visit
Wilshire Conferences
Semantic Technology Conference, May 20-24, 2007, San Jose
$200 discount
For further information please visit Wilshire Conferences
The Data Governance Conference, June 25-28, 2007, San Francisco
Up to $150 discount plus additional group discounts
For further information please visit
The Data Governance Website | | Interested in News on the MPO and MPO Activities? | | The MPO hosts a free Yahoo discussion group.
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Information regarding teleconferences and items of interest to members are posted there.
| | Vendor Sponsorship Opportunities Available | |
Attention meta-data vendors and consultants ~ are you interested in sponsoring an MPO webinar, teleconference, or meeting ? Please email
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| | | | | | What is the Meta-Data Professional Organization?
The Meta-Data Professional Organization (MPO) is a non-profit, international professional association comprised of business and IT professionals in all areas of meta-data practice, including administrators, developers, architects and managers. The MPO brings together individuals with interests, expertise, or hands-on experience in meta-data use from all areas of private and public enterprise throughout the world and seeks to disseminate technical and professional information to meta-data practitioners of all levels of experience. The MPO provides meta-data professionals with a community that fosters discussion, advancement and increased understanding of meta-data as it is applied in the field. Are You Ready
to Join the MPO ? The Meta-Data Professional Organization is actively seeking both companies and individuals to join its membership. We encourage you to join the MPO today and start reaping the benefits! Members will gain: · network with other meta-data professionals in your own or other fields
· read or be referred to Articles of Interest on meta- data
· interact on Discussion Groups
· monthly Email Newsletter
· special "MPO Member Discounts" on seminars, conferences, & other events
· monthly metadata teleconference or webinar See the MPO web site for current membership information. If there are more than 4 individuals in your organization, we recommend a Corporate Membership, which allows an unlimited number of people within your organization to join. Student Memberships are offered to full time students currently enrolled at any accredited educational institution. All memberships are renewed annually, with fees due on the anniversary of the membership start date. |
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