No System is Perfect While it may sound trite, it bears repeating that no data management system is perfect. I have yet to meet an association executive who thinks their system works perfectly. And yet, very often we’ll spend hours trying to find “perfect” software or trying to design the “perfect” data management process. The reality is, if
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“Correct your mistakes before they become your habits” Yet another great quote from James Clear: “Correct your mistakes before they become your habits.” In the data management world, you might hear this more commonly as “We’ve always done it that way.” The following is a true story: During a conversation with a client, I learned that after
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I’ve written elsewhere about the value of data integrity reports. But one of the most common complaints I hear from my clients is that the actual list of reports within their AMS is so unwieldy, they wind up creating new reports (or queries) because they don’t really know what reports they have or what they do.
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When considering the costs of your current data management system(s), you need to consider both direct costs (how much you pay to actually use the software) and indirect costs (e.g., workarounds required, staff headaches, missed opportunities fro selling, etc.). In many cases, indirect costs far outweigh the direct costs of software, but are often unseen
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The new year brings new resolutions. May I suggest that one of your New Year’s resolutions be the creation of one new data management habit within your organization? Here are some suggestions: Develop and use data integrity reports. Establish an internal users group that meets at least monthly. Conduct internal “data awareness” training sessions, so that all staff
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Here’s the thing. With data management your data is either getting better or getting worse. There is no stasis. So which is happening in your organization? (Photo by Nathan Dumlao)
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Consultants bring perspective At a recent speaking engagement, I was asked what I think is the greatest value a consultant can bring to a project (in this case, choosing a new association management system). I think the greatest value a consultant with significant experience can bring you is perspective. For example, when I work with clients on
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Consultants Unmasked! Join us on Tuesday, November 14 • 10:45 – 11:45am This is your chance to ask ANYTHING to three successful AMS selection consultants. Whether you are curious about what makes successful implementation or what the causes of failure are, this session is sure to clear up any uncertainty that you might
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You can find out here, in my latest article: What Associations Think of Their AMS Of course, if you’re already on my announcements list, you would have received notice of this new article right in your email box. Not signed up yet? Click here to sign up.
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