Dennis D. McDonald (ddmcd@ddmcd.com) consults from Alexandria Virginia. His services include writing & research, proposal development, and project management.

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Jul 31

Jul 31 On Regulating Generative AI After the Horse Has Left the Barn

Dennis D. McDonald

Artificial Intelligence, AI Governance, Regulation, Risk Management, Standards, Assessment, Process, Project Management

May 6

May 6 Who cares about "equity" in cost-benefit analysis?

Dennis D. McDonald

Assessment, Analytics, Complexity, Cost Analysis, Measurement, Metrics, Program Management, Research

Sep 3

Sep 3 Building a Realistic and Effective Data Program Governance Strategy

Dennis D. McDonald

Assessment, PMO, Strategy, Strategic Planning, Big Data, Analytics, Project Management, Data Program Management, Data Governance

Dec 4

Dec 4 Introduction to PLANNING AND MANAGING BIG DATA PROJECTS: SELECTED ARTICLES

Dennis D. McDonald

Assessment, BDPM, Big Data, Process, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Data Program Management

I began researching “big data project management” when I started seeing publications and online discussions concerning big data project “failures” being attributed to the classic reasons for project failure such as scope creep, poor stakeholder engagement, and inadequately understood requirements.

Jun 24

Jun 24 Managing Data-Intensive Programs and Projects: Selected Articles

Dennis D. McDonald

I’ve created this special compendium of posts that are relevant to planning and managing data related programs and projects. There are four groups:

Jan 26

Jan 26 Knowing An Organization’s Data Management Maturity Helps Promote Effective Open Data Program Planning

Dennis D. McDonald

Assessment, Change, Maturity, Open Data, Project Management, Standards, Strategic Planning, Strategy

Each data element in a data asset inventory has its own “lifecycle” that when properly managed provides a framework for tracking and optimizing how data are used from creation through obsolescence.