Data Issues

Quality Is as Quality Does: The Importance of Data Integrity

Posted on 03. Feb, 2010
Categories: Announcements, Data Issues, Interviews

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Getting the big picture with data quality requires a whole host of sound procedures, starting with data lineage, and extending through cleansing, transformation, delivery, and usage. These processes encompass a sound data governance strategy. Failure at any control point can result in serious errors that can undermine a organization’s fundamental operations. I will be appearing on DM Radio Feb. 4 at 3 pm EST to talk about data integrity.

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New Tools, Same Problems on IT Projects

Posted on 05. Oct, 2009
Categories: Collaboration, Data Issues, Enterprise 2.0

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Collectively, collaborative tools can improve project management. Through their successful and consistent usage, the organization can improve its chances of achieving its goal: a smoothly run project. Remember that collaborative tools are only as good as the people who use them. Also, old habits (read: email) die hard.

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When the Displacers are Displaced

Posted on 02. Jul, 2009
Categories: Business Intelligence, Data Issues, Social Media

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No organization–not even a successful one founded during the dot com boom–can rest on its laurels. New technologies can be used quickly to displace industry leaders.

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Data Correction and Cleansing Mechanisms

Posted on 04. Jun, 2009
Categories: Consulting, Data Issues, Enterprise Systems

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Sometimes on IT projects vendors during the sales cycle (and project managers during the engagement) underestimate the amount of time required to clean up key enterprise information. Technology helps in conducting this imperative exercise but is no panacea for sloppy data that needs to be cleansed.

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The Different Focuses of Consultants and Clients

Posted on 05. May, 2009
Categories: Consulting, Data Issues, Enterprise Systems

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Clients and consultants often have unique and different focuses during business hours. While consultants focus on new functionality and “future systems”, clients have to juggle daily (read: current) responsibilities with future ones. This tension often results in major problems during projects.

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System Challenges in a Recession

Posted on 15. Apr, 2009
Categories: Articles, Data Issues

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These days, rare is the organization undertaking a major system initiative. On the contrary, many organizations are struggling to survive and carry out basic operations, trying to do more with fewer employees. This article focuses on system considerations for organizations in lean economic times with respect to enterprise systems.