Clean As You Go
A good cook or baker knows that, when working in the kitchen, you clean as you go, so that there isn't a HUGE mess to clean up when you finish.
The same is true for data management. Clean as you go. If you're entering registrations for events, or new memberships, or whatever, as you enter data, clean up the other data you see that needs to be cleaned. You'll be glad you did.
Wes's Wednesday Wisdom Archives
Sometimes it’s the least bad choice
Sometimes it’s the least bad choice Just like in life, sometimes when we’re making technology …
Our Members Aren’t Tech Savvy
Our Members Aren’t Tech Savvy Having worked now in the association space for more than …
Motion vs. Action
Motion vs. Action One key to successful data management is understanding the difference between motion …
There is ALWAYS a trade-off
There is ALWAYS a trade-off I’ve written many times about trade-offs (you can read a …
Newton’s First Law
Newton’s First Law Part of Newton’s First Law states that “…an object in motion stays …
Engagement is measured by the customer
Engagement is Measured by the Customer I’ve written a bunch about measuring engagement in the past. (Click …
A Data Integrity Report…for Reports!
I’ve written elsewhere about the value of data integrity reports. But one of the most …
A change of systems requires a change of mindset
Every AMS vendor will tell you that the toughest part of implementing a new system …
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Baby Steps
One of the keys to developing good data management habits is to be aware of …
Success Requires Discipline
When it comes to data management, most of us know what to do; we just don’t …