Debra Logan
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VP Distinguished Analyst, Gartner

Debra Logan
Debra Logan is a vice president and distinguished analyst in Gartner Research. She covers information governance, e-discovery, legacy information management and strategic information management, along with new and emerging roles in the digital economy. She is currently working on topics including information archiving, information retention management, strategic information management and e-discovery market trends.

SESSIONSLATEST RESEARCH
4 Sessions
Show Descriptions
Thursday
Thursday
16:30 - 18:00
Interactive Workshop: Overcoming Barriers to Governance of Master Data
Speakers: Dimitris Geragas, Debra Logan
Session Type: Workshop
Location: Palau de Congressos de Catalunya - Press Room II, Level 1
ID: W2
Tracks: B, S, F, BF
You need to sign on to be able to download session documents.MDME3-W2-mdme3-w2-125-geragas-logan-os.pdf
Participants will delineate the greatest barriers impeding the deployment and adoption of MDM and determine possible approaches to overcome them. We'll discuss what are the problems that governance has to address, then brainstorm practices and solutions to these problems.
• What does MDM governance need to accomplish?
• What are the barriers to MDM and how can governance address them?
• How can master data governance be implemented to achieve results?
Friday
Friday
08:00 - 08:30
To the Point: Linking and Aligning Content Management and MDM
Speaker: Debra Logan
Session Type: Gartner Session
Location: Palau de Congressos de Catalunya - Sala F
ID: C3
Tracks: TC, IT, S
You need to sign on to be able to download session documents.MDME3-C3-mdme3-c3-115-logan-os.pdf
Unstructured data is a huge part of most business users' daily activities. As a result, content management needs the discipline of MDM as much as, or more than, the source of structured data. Learn how to tie the unstructured 80% of your enterprise information into your MDM plans.
• How can structured data and content be used together for business advantage?
• What is the current best practice around connecting MDM and content management?
Friday
14:15 - 15:15
Establishing and Sustaining Master Data Governance
Speakers: Dimitris Geragas, Debra Logan
Session Type: Gartner Session
Location: Palau de Congressos de Catalunya - Sala H3&J
ID: A6
Tracks: TA , B, S, BD, TT, BF
You need to sign on to be able to download session documents.MDME3-A6-mdme3-a6-105-geragas-logan-os.pdf
As MDM shifts from an abstract discipline to a tangible program, governance has to appropriately expand. This broader scope still encompasses data stewardship aspects, but it also has to entail additional decision areas that ensure the value and sustainability of the MDM program.
• What should the scope of MDM program governance cover?
• What are the different implementation options of master data governance?
• What are the barriers to effective master data governance and how can they be overcome?
Friday
15:45 - 16:45
Roundtable: What Skills Do You Need To Be an MDM Leader?
Speaker: Debra Logan
Session Type: Analyst-User Roundtable
Location: Palau de Congressos de Catalunya - Room B2, Level -1
ID: AUR11
Tracks: B, S
Master Data Management projects are complex, multi-year business and IT programs. Leading an MDM project requires a strong vision and determined program management. This session explores the leadership skills and experiences your peers have had in making their MDM projects successful.