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Jing Jiang commented on the post, Week 8 – Discussion, on the site 6 years, 7 months ago
Well said, Dongjie
I agree with you that bypassing the formal data analysis will lead to data integrity issues, increase the chance of errors, and result in higher costs and inefficient work process. -
Jing Jiang commented on the post, Week 8 – Discussion, on the site 6 years, 7 months ago
Ensure data in the right format is one of important elements before analyzing and designing physical database. The way will protect the integrity of the data and consistence of information transferred. By adding your point, the data analysis will increase work efficiency of the designing phase by providing correct direction.
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Jing Jiang commented on the post, Week 8 – Discussion, on the site 6 years, 7 months ago
I totally agree with your point that to directly design the database without an analysis would be ineffective. It will result in more errors, such as you mentioned missing components and potentially result in higher costs to deal with these errors.
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Jing Jiang commented on the post, Week 8 – Discussion, on the site 6 years, 7 months ago
Analyzing the data needs before designing the physical database is important. A formal data analysis will deepen the understanding of business objectives and direction. Based on the understanding, the database can be designed to better fit business needs. The way will also increase the effectiveness of the designing. The insight gained through the…[Read more]
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Jing Jiang commented on the post, Week 7 – Discussion, on the site 6 years, 7 months ago
Good point, Mengqiao.
By adding your point, the organizations that do not use formal modeling techniques may because they do not realize the importance and values of the formal modeling techniques. To apply a new method in working would be difficult because people need to change their routine work behaviors and adapt the new ones. It will need…[Read more] -
Jing Jiang commented on the post, Week 7 – Discussion, on the site 6 years, 7 months ago
Hi Sarush,
You point out an important point that standard modeling techniques would help to manage complexity. It enables people to understand the system and process through a visual way. If not using the standardized process would result in misunderstanding and miscommunication issues. -
Jing Jiang commented on the post, Week 7 – Discussion, on the site 6 years, 7 months ago
Good resources provided, Folake.
According to the articles you provided, I found some content that may useful here, the three reasons to data model:
1. Data models are easier to change than databases.
2. Data models are easier to review than database designs.
3. Data models will help you succeed on more projects. -
Jing Jiang commented on the post, Week 7 – Discussion, on the site 6 years, 7 months ago
Well said, Karabo.
Formal models will indeed help to maintain consistency of transferred information, and help to better communicate with team members using unified language, improving the understanding and increase work efficiency. -
Jing Jiang commented on the post, Week 7 – Discussion, on the site 6 years, 7 months ago
I agree with you, Pascal.
Data modeling present a relational schema used in software engineering which helps define the problem quicker, reduce cost, and gain insight into the level of development effort and project risk. If without it, may result in hither costs and risks. -
Jing Jiang commented on the post, Week 4 – Discussion, on the site 6 years, 8 months ago
Well said, Xiaomin,
As the resource you provided, there were many alignment models. The EA Frameworks are usually used to achieve business-IT alignment such as TOGAF. But EA development may be too expensive and time-consuming even inapplicable when implementing.
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Jing Jiang commented on the post, Week 4 – Discussion, on the site 6 years, 8 months ago
Good points, Xinteng.
IT governance is a good way to ensure the IT investments support business objectives and achieve the alignment between IT strategy and business strategy. Many organizations implement a formal IT governance to provide a framework of best practices and controls and to meet the internal and external requirements, such as legal…[Read more] -
Jing Jiang commented on the post, Week 4 – Discussion, on the site 6 years, 8 months ago
Hanqing, you provide a great and detailed information on the alignment of business and IT. Actually, the goal of perfect alignment is very complex and hard to achieve because the continuous changing environment (e.g. information technology, finances, competitiveness). However, the alignment may add incredible value into the organization and help…[Read more]
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Jing Jiang commented on the post, Week 4 – Discussion, on the site 6 years, 8 months ago
One additional point mentioned in your resource I think is important: IT Alignment should be revisited periodically, at least annually, or when there is a significant change in corporate direction.
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Jing Jiang commented on the post, Week 4 – Discussion, on the site 6 years, 8 months ago
Good points, Sarush.
I agree with you. The understanding of the business is the basic to achieve the IT strategic alignment. Without knowing the business, there is no way to conduct the alignment. It should be the primary consideration when implementing the alignment processes.
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Jing Jiang commented on the post, Week 3 – Discussion, on the site 6 years, 8 months ago
You make a great point that identifying the stakeholders should be primary task to conduct a successful project. This would be helpful for managing stakeholders expectations and making better communications.
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Jing Jiang commented on the post, Week 3 – Discussion, on the site 6 years, 8 months ago
Good example, Karabo. From your example, providing good communication, user training and proper incentives would be good ways to attract interests from stakeholders and strengthen relationships with them.
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Jing Jiang commented on the post, Week 3 – Discussion, on the site 6 years, 8 months ago
Hanqing, thank you for sharing a good example
Consensus building among stakeholders is hard part in a project. All stakeholders’ interests should be take into account and making all the stakeholders come to a unanimous agreement is important. Additionally, conflicts should be solved in time to reduce adverse impact on the process of the project.
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Jing Jiang commented on the post, Week 3 – Discussion, on the site 6 years, 8 months ago
Good example. How to balance stakeholders’ requirements and strengthen their confidence in the project would be important courses for a project manager.
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Jing Jiang commented on the post, Week 3 – Discussion, on the site 6 years, 8 months ago
You provide a good example about how stakeholders play significant impact the processes of the project and determine whether the project to continue. Making sure proper stakeholders involvement would be important for a successful project.
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Jing Jiang commented on the post, Progress Report for Week Ending, February 16, on the site 6 years, 8 months ago
Good analysis, Folake.
Busy work schedule, the lack of related project experience, and ineffective communication are all important points which would impact the result of the project. For the busy schedule, I think Jim should to know and understand each member’s job, and require each team member to establish weekly work schedule, then allocate…[Read more] - Load More