DMBoK Figure 5 DAMA-DMBoK2 Data Management Framework (The DAMA Wheel)

The DAMA Wheel defines the Data Management Knowledge Areas. It places data governance at the center of data management activities, since governance is required for consistency within and balance between the functions. The other Knowledge Areas (Data Architecture, Data Modeling, etc.) are balanced around the Wheel. They are all necessary parts of a mature data management function, but they may be implemented at different times, depending upon the requirements of the organization. These Knowledge Areas are the focus of Chapters 3 - 13 of the DMBoK 2nd Edition.