Mahugnon B. Sohou

Yijiang,

Great point. I like the comment about the efficiency of the work decreasing due to the use of non formal analysis. Like Derrick said that was a great point.

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To me the data design approach is not the most effective way to handle data. Instead doing so would be like trying to find a solution without first knowing that the problem is which would completely waste time. The project needs to be fully analyzed before the design starts which will lower the chances of risks. In the instance of any risk…[Read more]

Hi Folake
I read your article “Getting started with data modeling. It is quite interesting. Also you made an interesting point about the data modeling acting like a data dictionary. The idea of data map to show how to move data between systems is also a great concept. Well thought

Hi Linlan
You make a good point. Formal data modeling is like a language in the IT environment. And you’re also right about the challenge. It auditors will have to be training for the Formal modeling technique in advance.

Hi Karabo
You’re right on. I think your point summarizes pretty much everything said so far, from how the Formal data modeling technique helps improve understanding of the business processes to how an organization makes the work of its auditors more effective and efficient.

Hi Ami
You made a good point about risk of miscommunication between team members, and I like what I think it’s an interesting remark you made about using formal data modelling being like a designated language to complete the tasks. Good approach for justifying why a formal approach needs to be implemented.

Hi Pascal
You make a good point regarding the informal model saving time and easing understanding, especially that about stakeholders. And as Iyana Lester pointed out, how do you think a firm using the informal data modeling technique would lose money compared to using the formal data modeling technique?

Formal data modeling techniques are important because they make ease communication and the work of business analysts and auditors. Using an informal method increases the risks of miscommunication due to a misunderstanding of the data.
If I was working with an organization that did not use the formal modeling technique, I would present a cost…[Read more]

These are good points you made. Like I mentioned before an it takes a fresh eye, someone with an outside perspective to help the organization faces the challenges of misalignment. I also took a look at your infotech link about Business – IT Strategic Alignment. Great article. Thanks for sharing

When It was never part of a strategic planning, or when the relationship between IT and business goals are disconnected due to change of priorities, IT and business strategy would be misaligned*

I think that mutual leadership also plays a great role in terms of IT and business objectives in the same direction. Like Ami said, both of them should come together to an agreement even before the project starts.

Hi Iyana

I like your point about IT being seen as an expense rather than a tool to help the organization. Like Xiaomin Dong said, IT shouldn’t be an afterthought, but rather a consistent alignment with the business strategy throughout the changes an organization goes through.

Hi Qiyu Chen
I agree with you. When It was never part of a strategic planning, or when the relationship between IT and business goals are disconnected due to change of priorities. And it takes an outside and fresh look to fix it. Great point

Hi
I agree with you. When It was never part of a strategic planning, or when the relationship between IT and business goals are disconnected due to change of priorities. And it takes an outside and fresh look to fix it. Great point

I agree with your point. IT strategy have to align with business plan otherwise this is the recipe for failure. Making sure people understand the business objectives, as well as a good IT governance to make sure that the IT strategy complies with the business plan. I haven’t thought deeply about this aspect in my own post. Thank you for sharing

Most of the IT decisions are made without really understanding the business goals. IT should look at each acquisition more like a project, other wise it will simply be viewed as an expense.
As a member of the IT strategic development team, I would make sure IT is a part of the organization’s strategic and project planning. I would review the c…[Read more]

Hi Mahroo

I believe Communication Risk is an interesting one. However instead of this risk being a result of not having a clear project scope, It is a result of some of the team members being so busy. which will eventually cause some miss communication between the project managers as you mentioned.

Hi Jiang
You mentioned the fact that Jim does not know his teammates on the project as a risk. I believe this in itself would not be too big of an issue even tho he just met Bob and Sally who represent the COO and the head of the marketing respectively. However I do believe that Bob representing the COO and being present in the project will…[Read more]

Hi
because this is such a big project there are high chances that there might be many uncontrolled and continuous recommendations from management because this is such a high priority project. I also raised a similar issue in my post earlier. Good point. I totally agree.

Hi
I agree with your point regarding Jim not being qualified to handle such a big project. He is new to this management role and may still need more time to fully experience the culture. And so you are right, it is too risky to assign the company’s number priority project to Jim. This may be a little overwhelming to him. It is also a point that I…[Read more]