Stakeholder Dynamics in Data Modeling
From Part 2 - How Politics and Power Influence Data Models
Practical Data Modeling
Welcome to Practical Data Modeling! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced data professional interested in leveling up your data modeling, we will help you take your skills to the next level.
How Politics and Power Influence Data Models
Entire Chapter - Part 2 of the Organization's Impact on Data Modeling
How to Sell Data Modeling
Making the Invisible Visible
The Meaning of Meaning in Data Modeling
Intro Section in New Chapter on Meaning as a Building Block of Data Modeling
The "Done" Delusion: Why Data Modeling Should Be a Program, Not a Project
Ellie makes data modeling as easy as sketching on a whiteboard—so even business stakeholders can contribute effortlessly.
Semantics in Data Modeling
What Do You Mean?
Semantics, Ontology, and Taxonomy, and Metadata – Foundations for Meaning in Data Modeling
Here it is - the draft of the latest chapter on meaning in data modeling.
Updates on Mixed Model Arts Book and Upcoming Stuff for 2026
Thanks to all of you!
Counting and Aggregations - A Primer
An excerpt from Aggregations, a new building block chapter
Fundamentals of Aggregations
Chapter 9 - A full length dive into aggregations as a building block of data modeling
Help shape the Practical Data 2026 State of Data Engineering Report.
And it only takes 2-3 minutes of your time!
An Intro to Business Processes and Domains
Excerpt from the chapter on Modeling Business Processes and Domains
Survey Reminder: 2 Minutes, Big Impact
There Still Time to Take the 2026 State of Data Engineering Survey
Data Modeling is Dead (Again), 2026 Edition. Part 1
It's AI's Fault!
Data Identity Politics and The Kimball vs. Inmon War
Bill and Ralph don't care, and neither should you. It's time to move on.
What’s Ahead - Alien Processes, Domains, and Data Models
Excerpt from the chapter on Modeling Business Processes and Domains
Modeling Business Processes and Domains
New Chapter in Part 3 of MMA, Book 1
Are the Levels of Data Modeling Outdated? (Redux)
An update to last year's take.
Data Modeling is Dead (Again), 2026 Edition. Part 2
In Data Modeling is Dead Again (Part 1), we looked at some various arguments I’ve seen for why data modeling is finally, truly dead.
The Organizational Dynamics and Politics of Data Modeling
Power, Politics, and People Matter FAR More Than You Think
