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A weekly series from Data Doctrine that makes master data management practical, not painful.

Avoiding Frankenmodels in Master Data

Avoiding Frankenmodels in Master Data Management Design

Frankenmodels start as good designs, then mutate into unmanageable MDM schemas. Learn how to spot them, fix them, and design scalable, governed master data models.

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Stop Overloading the Customer Domain in Master Data Models

When every entity ends up in your “customer” table, chaos follows. Learn how overloaded domains hurt MDM and how to model entities for clarity and scale.

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MDM Is Not a Tool – It’s a Practice Built on Process and Governance

Buying an MDM platform doesn’t mean you’re doing Master Data Management. Learn why successful MDM programs are built on process, governance, and culture.

Data Doctrine is a U.S.-based blog and toolset for data professionals, launched in 2025 to make master data management practical, plainspoken, and powerful. We publish weekly insights, playbooks, and hands-on strategies that help data teams:

  • Build trust in their data

  • Navigate complex MDM challenges

  • Bridge the gap between business and tech

Whether you’re cleaning up a data swamp, building a golden record, or convincing leadership to invest in data governance, we’re here to help you make sense of it all.