Welcome to Data, Information and Analytics, I specialise in delivering consulting services so organisations can leverage their data assets. I have over 20 years of experience in consulting across multiple verticals and technology stacks.
Adoption
Delivery is only 50% of a project, if it isn’t adopted then there is no use in having done it.
- Taking stakeholders on the journey so that when the solution is delivered they are ready to use it.
- Implementing change management techniques that rely on advocates to aid the transition. For example, find a user in the business who has a need and who can be helped by the project. Afterwards, leverage their experience to overcome hurdles and advocate for the project.
- Engaging with the existing support team so that any concerns are addressed and they are ready to maintain the solution when delivered.
Engagement
- Adoption is underpinned by constant engagement with stakeholders. I prioritise:
Delivering incremental business value to generate engagement from end users. - Deliver incremental business value to keep ‘front of mind’ with users.
- Actively listening so that users and stakeholders are genuinely understood.
- Address concerns before they become issues.
- Actively include support teams in the project communication so they know what is coming before the project is released.
Flexibility
Using design principles to ensure that flexible solutions are built that can grow with future requirements. My approach includes.
- Cloud Services
- Raw and Business Layers
- Conformed Presentation Layer
- Meta Data Driven Integration
- Standardised Integration Patterns
- Service-oriented architecture
Outcomes
The final puzzle piece is ensuring the project delivers the intended outcomes.
- Define a clear value proposition for the project during the initiation phase.
- Simplify concepts (e.g. stewardship, ownership, SDL, ROI, etc.) to ensure they move from ideas to outcomes.
- Measure and report on the value position to help ensure it is incrementally delivered.
