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Spotlight: Business Glossary
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A business glossary is fundamental to a Data Governance program. A business glossary records the meaning and use of data so that people at all levels of an organization can easily understand and use data products. Resources listed on this page include how to select data to define, how to select a glossary entry name, how to write a business or functional definition, and tips for training staff who will provide content to your business glossary.
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Here are our blog posts about business glossaries:
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Great Place to Start in Data Governance - Data System Catalog and Business Glossary
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Various Methods of Adding Business Glossary Definitions
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Data Dictionary vs Business Glossary
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What Goes into a Business Glossary?
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Get Off to a Good Start When Writing a Glossary Definition
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Key Principles and Thoughts on Writing Good Business Glossary Definitions
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Common Language - More on Business Glossaries
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Use a Consistent Approach to Include Valid Values and Reference Data in a Glossary Definition
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Make Your Business Glossary Dynamic
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Best Sources of Business Glossary Content
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And here are the videos in our YouTube Channel regarding data stewardship:
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Why you Need a Business Glossary
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What is a Business Glossary?
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Who is Involved with Business Glossaries?
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The When, Who, How and What of Writing Good Definitions
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Functional Definition Best Practices
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Context Matters in a Business Glossary
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Best Sources of Business Glossary Content
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Mistakes to Avoid When Implementing a Business Glossary
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What's the Difference Between a Data Catalog and a Business Glossary?
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Glossary and Data System Inventory - Great Places to Start
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Definition Naming Best Practices
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How to Build Content for a Business Glossary
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We have done some webinars on this as well and here are the recordings:
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Tips for Writing Great Business Glossary Definitions (30 Minutes)
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Business Glossary Best Practices
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Demonstration of the Data Cookbook Business Glossary Features (60 minutes)
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