Loretta Mahon Smith is a frequent DAMA speaker. in today's session she is covering how to assess the non-technical skills when hiring data architects and modelers.
Her first topic is facilitation skills. One of the good tips that Loretta mentioned what dealing with a meeting attendee that is overtaking the conversation. She has found that moving in and standing very close to the talker can get them to quiet down. I'd never thought of that, but I think it will give it a try. ....Especially because I'm usually that "talks too much in meetings" person :).
She offered a technique for coming to a resolution by voting with sticky notes on a whiteboard, similar to the technique I use in the Data Modeling Contentious Issues presentation.
Her final topic explored presentation and collaboration skills.
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The Softer Side of Data
Loretta Mahon Smith
Lead Information Architect
T. Rowe Price Group
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Level:
Introductory
This presentation will provide an outline of the high-level skills that a data management professional should acquire in order to sell, as well as point individuals to resources available to help them learn and grow. Assuming that the audience already understands the skills necessary for a Data Modeling, this presentation addresses tools, techniques, and best practice in other technical and non-technical areas:
• Facilitation
• Prioritization & time management
• Audience assessment
• Presentation
• Written communication
Loretta Mahon Smith has led Special Interest Group sessions on Stewardship and has presented Stewardship materials at both DAMA and previous IQ Conferences. She has worked at T. Rowe Price Group, an international financial services firm, since 1983. She has been closely involved in the development of Information Architecture functions, specializing in Data Stewardship and Infrastructure Development. She is currently the VP of Programs with DAMA-NCR.