Clean data pays off

Data quality projects are hard to justify. Here's some business value anecdotes to help with the next business case -- cleaner data can drive increased revenues. ...

... "With information managed more effectively, Oliver estimates that you can encourage a typical supporter to spend 25 per cent more by using targeted promotions. However, building a clean database of accurate information is the vital first step. " ...

Via The Irish Times: Data is the team player

Business Case Reference Material for Talent Projects

Having trouble making the business case for that next HR project? Here's some interesting reference material from IBM and partners for putting that funding request into tangible terms. ...

... "Organizations that apply talent management practices demonstrate higher financial performance compared to their industry peers. Those specific talent management practices that most distinguished financial outperformers from other organizations are understanding and acting upon employee engagement and aligning recognition and performance management systems. " ...

Via IBM: The ROI of Talent Management

Communicating IT Value

Nice tips on transforming the IT value discussion, such as leveraging the role of the business sponsor and integrating IT initiatives in the business agenda. ...

... "burden of defending IT initiatives as standalone project is eliminated; instead the business leader adopts the IT project as a core enabler of the business strategy. " ...

Via CIO Asia: Tips for communicating value of IT

Justify Business Intelligence Project

Struggling to justify that next business intelligence project? Try pilots and phased implementations to garner support and build investment momentum. ...

... "Traditional project planning and ROI measurements are ineffective in calculating the value of BI because calculating the potential value of unknown information is similar to a prospector digging for gold. " ...

Via CIO: Project Justification

Government IT Projects: COTS

Governments are getting fiscally smarter by making smarter software investment decisions, such as common off-the-shelf software, COTS, when IT projects are considered. ...

... "Another change lawmakers approved would require agencies to justify paying for a custom-built computer system whenever they decide they don't want to use a standard off-the-shelf program. " ...

Via Pierce County Herald: Government IT Projects