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Recent Posts
New Article Posted: You Can’t Just Plan, You Must “Do”
New Article Posted: You Can’t Just Plan, You Must “Do”
There’s a book by David Maister, one of the preeminent consulting gurus, entitled “Strategy and the Fat Smoker: Doing What’s Obvious But
19 April, 2018
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New Article Posted: How Cognitive Biases Can Affect Data Management
New Article Posted: How Cognitive Biases Can Affect Data Management
Anyone who has ever taken an intro level course on psych (or just reads a lot) has probably encountered the concept of cognitive biases.
22 March, 2018
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There’s no need to run parallel systems
There’s no need to run parallel systems
Back in the day (I mean WAY back), the standard practice when switching from one database system to another was to run both systems in
1 February, 2018
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Standardize before you optimize
Standardize before you optimize
I first read this phrase in a James Clear blog post. And what it means, simply put, is that before you can really optimize any behavior,
25 January, 2018
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What is “small”? Depends on who you ask.
What is “small”? Depends on who you ask.
Over my nearly 30 years in the association space, one of the things that always gives me a chuckle is when I hear an association
17 January, 2018
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“Too expensive” and “Doesn’t provide enough value” are the same thing
“Too expensive” and “Doesn’t provide enough value” are the same thing
I recently came across a one-question service from a service provider (I think it was some kind of online software…) that asked why ...
16 January, 2018
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Database Selection

EDM can help guide you through the potholes and pitfalls of selecting a new AMS. Use EDM’s experience and knowledge of the available software packages to help you select, implement, and use the data management system that is most appropriate for your organization’s needs.

Remote Consulting Services

For those situations when a full-scale consulting engagement is not appropriate or not desired, remote consulting can provide you with “quick hit” information to get your project moving.

System Analysis

Not sure if the systems you have in place are appropriate for your needs? EDM can help you evaluate what you are currently working with, what you should expect from your data management system, and what options are available to you.

System Optimization

EDM can help you optimize the value of your AMS by working with staff to identify what is working, what is not working, and how your organization can address these issues effectively.

Clients Testimonials
Ellen K. Hobby CAE, CPA, CFO, COO

Wes helped us in our search for a new data management system. With his broad understanding and deep knowledge of the market, he was able to identify systems we didn’t even know existed! The result is that we’ve spent our money very wisely, thanks to Wes’s guidance.

Ellen K. Hobby CAE, CPA, CFO, COO / National Academy for State Health Policy
Jack Chiasson, CMP Executive Director,

We came to Wes because we were very frustrated with our existing AMS and we wanted to improve our capabilities as soon as practicable. Wes very quickly helped us through a process of identifying our needs, identifying potential vendors, and selecting a new system that well be able to move into very quickly.

Jack Chiasson, CMP Executive Director, / National Association of Life Brokerage Agencies
Some of Our Clients

About Wes Trochlil

For a quarter century, Wes has worked in and with dozens of associations and membership organizations throughout the US, ranging in size from zero staff (all-volunteer) to over 700. In that time Wes has provided a range of consulting services, from general consulting on data management issues to full-scale, association-wide selection and implementation of association management systems.

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Hamilton VA 20158
Phone: 540-338-9404
wes@effectivedatabase.com

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