Dongjie Wang

Data modeling not only creates the structure for how data will locate but also defines labels and relationships between tables and forms, which determines how your data can be used and accessed. Bypasses the formal data analysis and moves directly to the design can lead some risks, such as losing data integrity and leading errors in data and…[Read more]

I like your reply, Derrick!
I think the data modeling techniques can help the organizations to better secure their information assets as well. Data modeling can give the stakeholder an easier understanding way to know how the date will be transported and stored. The organizations can apply stronger controls in the processes that contain sensitive…[Read more]

besides this, I think data modeling techniques are important when project team communicates with a party that does hot have a strong background. The clear data modeling can help the party to better understand their requirements and the deliverables.

Yingyan， I agree with your point. I believe the data modeling techniques could help organizations to improve efficiency and reduce cost.

Formal data modeling techniques are critical for organizations in software development. Some benefits include better understand business, improve communication, better understand the requirements of clients, reduce misunderstanding and costs, and improve work efficiency. Using data modeling technique can organize the requirements and ideas into a…[Read more]

Ping, you made a very good point on understanding the competitors. By knowing the competitors, we can make a better or more competitive decisions on the projects.

Good explanation Yingyan, besides all of your points, I think periodic review and reports are also necessary for align the project objectives to company’s.

I agree with you Binju, In order to make sure the deliverable satisfy the requirements of the organization, the team members must understand what is the real needs of the organization, which include the long-term and short-term plans.

If you were a member of the IT Strategic Development Team for the company, how would you align the IT organization’s strategy with that of the company’s?

If I was a member of the IT strategic development team for the company, I will:
—understand the organization’s business strategies and background
—identify the organization’s both lon…[Read more]

You made a very good point, Jason. I think in this case, the best solution is not ignoring the shareholder’s advice. Instead, the designer should find a way persuade the shareholders and let them believe that another stakeholder, which is gamer, will love the theme.

I agree with you Yingyan. The stakeholder’s support plays a critical role in the project management process. In order to gain their support, the project manager should show a positive attitude and reliability.

Good example Xiaozhou. I think gaining trust from the main stakeholders is a very important step, which helps to reduce the confliction and improve the quality of the deliverables.

Mengqiao, thank you for your sharing. In your example, Besides the stakeholders’ interests, we can see how important the feasibility analyses are. In this project, the project manager should analyze the cost and benefit before they implementing the project.

Good question Ping.
In this situation, I think it is project manager’s responsibility to find out a balance point that agreed by all parties.

Yingyan, I like your last points which said the sample is too small. I agree with you. The store manager is from their busiest store and the manager’s insights could be helpful for the project. however, not all the stores are “busiest”. They need to focus more on the stores that are not very busy to improve the business.

Linlan, you brought up a very good point, which is the complex relationship in the team communication. I think all the team members should report to the project managers, and the project manager should make the progress update meeting with the executive management.

Hanqing, thank you for your sharing. I didn’t think about lacking experience could be a risk in this project before, but I agree with you. Jim came to the company in a very short time, he is not familiar with the company operations and the employees. As a good project manager, Jim should understand the business, and why they need this project.

Mengqiao, I also think the scope changing could be a potential risk in this project. there are at least four different departments involved in this project, and each of them has their own expectation. If they keep giving recommendations, the project scope will be changed.

I agree with you Haitao. I think the schedule conflict could be a potential risk in this project. the team is formed by different departments, and each of the department has its own schedule. in addition, the store manager is from the busiest store, therefore, finding suitable meeting times will be challenging for Jim

Hi Karabo, I really like your post. Outsourcing can increase in unemployment, but it can bring more job positions at the same time, One example is Foxconn. Apple outsources the assembling job to Foxconn in China which reduced the labor costs. It created a lot of job positions for Chinese society.