Overview

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2. Agenda • What is DAMA International • DAMA International Products & Services • Recent Accomplishments • Current Goals DAMA International Overview

3. The largest IRM organization in the world, with approximately 5,000 members in 45 chapters in 11 countries around the globe. DAMA International is… The Premier Organization for Data Professionals DAMA International Overview

4. DAMA International is… • Vendor Independent • Technology Independent • Methodology Independent DAMA International Overview

5. DAMA International History • Information Resource Management Association of Canada (IRMAC) founded mid 1970’s • Data Administration Users Group (DAUG) founded late 1970’s • First DAMA Chapter: Los Angeles, founded October, 1980 • Other early chapters: San Francisco, CA; Portland, OR; Seattle, WA; Minneapolis, MN; New York, NY; Chicago, IL; & Washington, D.C. • First elected DAMA International Board - 1988 DAMA International Overview

6. DAMA International History • D.A.M.A. International Presidents: • David Ells Seattle 1988 - 1989 • Ron Shelby Washington, DC 1990 • Pat Cupoli Chicago 1991 • Volodymyr Lyczmanenko Boston 1992 • Carol Mugaas Minneapolis 1993 • Wolfgang Krell Dallas 1994 • Denise Strenglein Chicago 1995 • Wayne Olsen Seattle 1996 - 1997 • Lynn Tenney San Francisco 1998 • Adele Bell Dallas 1999 • Mike Brackett Seattle 2000 - 2003 • Larry Dziedzic New Brunswick, NJ 2004 – 2005 • John Schley Des Moines, IA 2006 - DAMA International Overview

7. Mission & Purpose • DAMA (DAta Management Association) International is a professional, non-profit association dedicated to advancing the concepts & practices of Data and Information Resource Management. • DAMA’s primary purpose is to promote the understanding, development, and practice of managing data, information, and knowledgeas key enterprise assets. DAMA International Overview

8. Strategic Positioning • To be the leading professional association and organization of choice in advancing the state-of-the-art in Data, Management (DM) world-wide. • To provide a world-wide presence with a DAMA website that is informative and adds value to the personal and professional growth of those in the DAMA Community. • To be the key professional ‘resource’ network associated with the DM body of knowledge for individuals, organizations, and business enterprises. • To provide training, knowledge transfer and professional development opportunities for those in the field. • To promote and support the development of DM industry standards. DAMA International Overview

9. DAMA International Goals • Define & clarify the role of Information and Data Resource Management • Demonstrate to corporate management the effect of DRM / IRM on the “bottom line” • Provide a focal point for addressing DRM / IRM issues • Establish academic & professional certification programs for DRM / IRM professionals • Bestow achievement awards to recognize individuals who have positively impacted our industry DAMA International Overview

10. Chapters & Membership • Member Services • Chapter Membership ≈ 5,000 members • Global Chapter Membership ≈ 300 members • Chapter Services • Assistance with New Chapter Formation • Chapter Directory maintained online • Presidents Council Meetings • Administrative Services DAMA International Overview

11. Recognized Chapters of DAMA-International * Rochester/ Upper NY Puget Sound * Greater Boston Minnesota Portland Metro * Pittsburgh * * Wisconsin * Michigan * * New York City * * * * * * * Iowa * New Jersey Nebraska * Chicago * Central Ohio SW Ohio PhiladelphiaCentral PA Sacramento * * KansasCity * * * Central Virginia * Rocky MountainRegion National CapitalRegion San Francisco * St. Louis * * * Midsouth LosAngeles Carolinas Nashville * * * Atlanta * Phoenix San Diego Dallas/Ft. Worth * Florida * Heart of Texas * DAMA Global Chapter (virtual) * Houston Key Active Chapter Forming/Reforming Chapter Page down for non-US chapters * * Updated October 17, 2005 DAMA International Overview

12. Recognized Chapters of DAMA-International * Finland Scandinavia * United Kingdom * * * * German-Language * * Netherlands Toronto Switzerland Benelux Seoul * Delhi/NCR * * Gurgaon * * Kolkata Page up for US chapters * China (Shanghai) * Nigeria * Philippines Bangalore * Singapore Key Active Chapter Forming/Reforming Chapter * * * * Sydney * Southern Africa * Canberra Melbourne * DAMA Global Chapter (virtual) Updated October 17, 2005 DAMA International Overview

13. Conferences & Education • Conference Services • Annual DAMA International Symposia • Annual DAMA Europe Conference • Annual DAMA Australia Conference • Promotional booths at industry conferences • Conference planning handbook • Educational Services • Sponsor ICCP specialty exam – Professional Certification • Coordinated speaker tours • Listings of Academic and Commercial training in Data Management DAMA International Overview

14. Products & Services • Publications • DAMA-DMBOK Functional Framework • Freely downloadable • As of August, 2007: 1,798 downloads, 57 countries • Framework for Curriculum Development • “DAMA Corner” in TDAN.COM • 4th Edition “Guidelines for Implementing Data Resource Management” • Periodic DAMA International Newsletter • Chapter and Conference News • Vendor Discounts • Industry vendor discounts DAMA International Overview

15. Products & Services (Cont’d) • Online Services • DAMA website (www.dama.org) • Online Job Listings for Data Professionals • Membership Management System • International Recognitions • DAMA Community Award • Academic Achievement Award • Professional Achievement Award • Government Achievement Award • Industry Services • Committee Sponsorship • Speaker Directory DAMA International Overview

16. Recent Accomplishments: Symposiums 2007 Symposiums • DAMA International Europe Symposium • London (Oct. 30-Nov. 1, 2007) • DAMA International Symposium • Boston (March 4-8, 2007) DAMA International Overview

17. Recent Accomplishments: Other Services • Expanded Presence Internationally • New Chapters: China, Bangalore, Southern Africa • Forming Chapters: Delhi/Gurgaon, Nigeria, Bolivia, Seoul, Philippines • DAMA Global Chapter (virtual) has 300+ members world-wide • Expanded Presence in the USA • New Chapter: Midsouth (Memphis, TN) • Forming Chapters: Pittsburgh, San Diego • Implementing DAMA.ORG 2.0, our new website and membership management application • Members are now able to upkeep their personal information, upkeep their membership, etc… over the web • Expanded online web services • Developed Professional Certification Program for data management disciplines in conjunction with ICCP DAMA International Overview

18. Current Goals • DAMA.ORG 2.0 Website Redesign • Complete rollout and training on new web development application for board and chapters • Explore possibilities for collaboration and commerce made available by the new tool • Review DAMA International’s Business Model • Create “Chapter in a Box” capability to enable chapters to form more easily and quickly • Modernize our processes and “look-and-feel” for global growth • Enunciate the value proposition of data management • Develop DAMA-DMBOK • Strengthen benefits of membership in DAMA International DAMA International Overview

19. Current Goals (Cont’d) • Improve internal operations so DAMA International operates more efficiently • Update Board Member Handbook to identify procedures and enable new board members to come up to speed quickly • Affiliation with other professional organizations • Enhance partnership with other professional organizations in the data management space • Continue to conduct membership and industry surveys to identify trends • Reinvigorate chapter participation in life of DAMA International and create membership drive • Wrap up establishment of DAMA Foundation to raise funds for research into data management topics DAMA International Overview

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