Organizational Change Management for New Emerging Trends in Data
  Len Silverston   Len Silverston
President
Universal Mindful, LLC
 


 

Monday, March 18, 2019
08:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Level:  Business / Non-Technical


This tutorial focuses on how we can effectively deal with emerging trends from a cultural, political, and personal perspective.

E. O. Wilson, a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner said, "We are drowning in data, yet starving for wisdom." Data is growing exponentially, in volume, usages, and new technologies. This creates a great need to deal effectively with these changes.

For example, ‘Big Data’ is spreading way beyond just Hadoop into mobile apps, connected cars, wearables like FitBit, Smart Meters, and more. New capabilities are shaking up complete industries such as the ability, on a daily basis, to gather pedabtyes of information via IoT devices that are multiplying exponentially. Data governance and data security issues are rapidly growing with the increasing number of devices and amount of information. Machine learning is far outpacing human learning according to many reports.

Human instinct is often to resist change, even though change is inevitable. What can we do? Be prepared. Be informed - not only from a technology perspective but also from a human factors perspective.

This tutorial will provide tools, techniques and exercises regarding organizational change management and how we can apply these to emerging trends in data. It will provide an overview of what is happening today, what experts are predicting in the future and critical behavioral tools that we can use to move forward productively and with actionable insight.

You will learn:

  • What are some emerging trends in data
  • What is happening below the tip of the iceberg regarding human behavior
  • Many important human behavior tools and techniques to effectively manage change such as understanding why people act as they do, how to realize underlying intentions and come to shared purpose, trust and connection models, conflict management tools, and communication tools to effectively influence outcomes. 
  • How to practically apply these tools via Interactive, fun and insightful exercises   


Len Silverston is an acclaimed author, consultant, and speaker with over 40 years of expertise in information systems integration and organizational dynamics. Internationally recognized as a thought leader in data modeling, data management, and human-centric information strategies, he has fundamentally transformed how organizations approach data and collaboration.

His groundbreaking "The Data Model Resource Book" series, rated #12 on the Computer Literacy Best Seller List and translated into multiple languages, presents over 230 reusable, holistic data models that have become essential resources for data professionals worldwide. Beyond his published works, Silverston has been a respected columnist and a sought-after international conference speaker.

A distinguished professional, Silverston has been honored with both the DAMA International Professional Achievement Award and the DAMA Community Award. Through his company, Universal Mindful, LLC, he provides comprehensive training and consulting services that leverage an extensive methodology of organizational change management and human behavior tools to enhance productivity and results.

He is also a fully ordained Zen priest and life coach. He provides training, coaching, corporate mindfulness workshops, and retreats through his organization, 'Zen With Len'.