What do you do if you want to keep up with the latest advancements in data governance technology?

Continuous learning and education, participating in conferences, attending vendor demos and webinars, joining professional forums and networks, listening to podcasts where experts share their insights and experiences, following thought leaders, are some of the ways to keep up with advancement in technologies. If you have a Gartner subscription, then consulting with their analysts or looking at their magic quadrant will shed some light; Forrester also has similar services.

To keep up with advancements in data governance technology, integrate generative AI, a rapidly evolving asset enhancing performance and accuracy while reducing effort and headcount. Utilize chatbots for analysis assistance. Engage in creating experiments, seek mentorship, and join communities dedicated to exploring innovative solutions and improving existing ones. This holistic approach fosters growth and knowledge in the dynamic field of data governance.

Indeed there are various platforms that will help an individual to keep up with the latest advancements, i.e. attending or participating within Webinars, Workshops, online forums and above all staying connected with DAMA user groups, collaborating with leaders around with same interest and sharing ideas and thought processes etc.

Participate in online forums, such as LinkedIn groups or dedicated data governance communities. Engaging with peers allows you to discuss challenges, share ideas, and learn from each other's experiences.

Participating in webinars, talks or courses allows you to meet professionals who are applying data governance and can be much more enriching by listening to their experiences and lessons learned related to the sector in question.

In my company, every month there is privacy and governance sync up call scheduled. So, all the people across world who are interested in this area, can join and share their ongoing experiences with clients. It helps governance experts to get more projects, others to gain more knowledge. So, Collaborating and sharing knowledge is great idea.

Attend conferences, webinars, and workshops focused on data governance and related technologies. These events provide opportunities to learn from industry experts, network with peers, and gain insights into emerging trends and best practices. Examples of such events include the Data Governance & Information Quality Conference and the Data Management Summit.

Indeed industry events (including software industries), and also functions events (HR, Supply chain, …) are the place to be for quick and efficient networking.

Certainly training matters but I still feel that along with training applying the approaches and best practices within real life scenarios always helps and takes an individual Upto a different level, hence learning is a cycle which should never stop and the best way to stay connected is to go for self paced training and so as imparting sessions too.

Training is essential for acquiring new skills and for personal development. But this should be done not to collect badges and certifications but in line with your company's policy and strategy/priority deliverables.

Encourage your team members to pursue continuous learning and training in data governance and related areas. Enroll in online courses, certification programs, and workshops offered by reputable training providers and educational institutions. Develop internal training programs to build and strengthen your team's skills in data governance practices, methodologies, and technologies.

Be it Social Media or Professional Media, it all depends upon the intent and what an individual plans to achieve out of it, personally I feel Professional Media especially LinkedIn has always helped in getting onto a level which drives results into better insights for instance DAMA group was unknown to me but due to LinkedIn connects I was able to get onto this group, this also helps in staying connected with peers and mentors across industry and so as the industry veterans, hence for me this is one of the most powerful media

Whatever strategies you adopt to stay up to date regarding the innovation technologies for Master data governance and master data management, make sure these strategies are part of your personal development and also part of your organisation practices. Trainings/certifications, Online communities, Forums, etc are good, but your Networking is key, because sharing experiences and insights with others, helps much better for understanding and adopting new technologies.

To stay abreast of data governance technology, follow these steps: Continuous Learning: Read blogs, articles, and attend webinars. Industry Conferences: Participate in conferences like Strata Data. Network: Connect with experts on platforms like LinkedIn. Vendor Updates: Monitor updates from data governance tool vendors. Online Communities: Engage in forums like Stack Exchange. Remember, adaptability is key!