Firefighting feels normal. That’s the problem.
In many organisations, especially in professional services and higher education, firefighting is not an exception. It is the default mode […]
My predictions for 2026: AI, data, and the gap between ambition and reality
At the start of 2026, it feels like the conversation around AI in higher education is shifting. The early excitement
A Christmas Reflection on My First Year as an Independent Consultant
As the year draws to a close and the Christmas lights start appearing in windows, I have found myself looking
Data Lineage and Traceability: Understanding the Journey of Your Data
Eighth in the “Tools for Data Governance” series. In previous posts, we explored how data quality, stewardship, and metadata management
Data Quality Management: Building Confidence in Your Data
Seventh in the “Tools for Data Governance” series. In the last post, we looked at data stewardship, the human side
Data Stewardship: The Human Side of Data Governance
Sixth in the “Tools for Data Governance” series. In the previous post, we explored how metadata management connects data dictionaries,
Metadata Management in Action: Connecting Your Data Governance Tools
Fifth in the “Tools for Data Governance” series. In earlier posts in this series, we explored three key tools that
What the Subject-Grouping Changes Mean for Your Funding Strategy
Introduction: A subtle change with big implications The 2025 Higher Education Students Early Statistics (HESES 25) return introduces a major
Data Catalogues: The Enterprise View of Data
Fourth in the “Tools for Data Governance” series. So far in this series, we’ve explored data dictionaries (the technical foundation)
Business Glossaries: Bridging Technical and Business Understanding
Third in the “Tools for Data Governance” series. In the first two posts in this series, we explored data dictionaries