The Data Model Resource Book, Volume 3: Universal Patterns for Data Modeling

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Chapter 10, ‘‘Socializing the Patterns,’’ describes personal, cultural and

political factors and the human dynamics involved in gaining acceptance

for using these common patterns, based upon our experiences of imple-

menting these patterns at various enterprises. The chapter provides

‘‘Universal Principles’’ that can be used to socialize the patterns, whether

you are creating enterprise-wide standards and guidelines or trying to

gain acceptance for using these patterns to help jump-start a data model

for a particular effort. Specifically, this chapter describes ways to gain

buy-in for using these patterns by understanding motivations as to why

people would or would not use them; by creating a common, clear, and

compelling purpose and vision for the patterns; by developing trust so

people know they can rely on the patterns; and by effectively managing

conflict if and when it arises.

NOTE

To enhance the readers experience each of the figures in this book can be

viewed at www.wiley.com/go/datamodelresourcebookvol3.

Other Patterns for Data Modeling

The intent of this book is to show the patterns that relate to the most commonly

used data model constructs. Many other patterns for data modeling exist

that we have not included in this book, such as the following (to name

afew):

Name: This pattern provides alternatives regarding ...