Making the most of the information you've got: It's not a difficult concept, but hurdles abound when it comes to executing a comprehensive business intelligence (BI) solution, whether it's data that's inaccessible across company divisions or regulatory requirements that demand a new level of financial transparency. Companies trying to implement such solutions are often challenged by process, technology and budgetary limitations.

Jane Griffin, principal and Deloitte Consulting LLP's national service line leader for the Information Management practice, has more than 30 years of experience assisting and advising her multi-industry clients in designing, developing and implementing technology and processes to efficiently leverage information within and between their organizations.

DM (Data Management) Review Magazine Column
Jane Griffin writes a monthly column for DM Review magazine that focuses on the challenges of BI and data warehousing. View her articles below:

Data Governance: A Key to Effective Enterprise Data Management
Published August 2008
Effective data governance reduces the chances of making a bad decision that can cost the organization – revenue, a sale or a customer.

Enterprise Data Management: Understanding and Achieving Your Goals
Published July 2008
Jane Griffin explains how effective data governance can help clear barriers to effective enterprise data management.

Bringing the Business and IT Strategies in Line
Published May 2008
Jane Griffin discusses the various steps to take to help align the organization’s business and information technology (IT) strategies.