Enterprise Quote by John Ladley
““By definition, a tool exists to improve something you are already doing. If you're not doing formal data governance yet, or if you are doing it poorly, then casting about for a tool to help you deploy DG is a waste of time. This flies in the face of typical IT philosophy, where the tool is usually acquired first. This is a notoriously silly thing to do. However, our work always has us putting the brakes on a tool selection project. It is easy to buy a tool and install it. However, most of the time we witness new tools for data management sitting unused or poorly deployed. This is because no one has mastered the process the tool is supporting.””
About This Quote
Source Article: Data Governance Best Practices, 2023
Tools should support existing processes, not replace them; without solid governance, tools become ineffective.
In simple terms: Tools need good processes first.
Key Takeaway
Improve processes before buying tools.
Themes
data governance
tool selection
process improvement
Mood
cautious
pragmatic
Type
advisory
practical
When to use this quote
- IT project planning
- data strategy
- tool evaluation
- implementation
- training
Key Concepts
process maturity
tool adoption
change management
Questions to Reflect On
- What processes need strengthening before tool purchase?
- How can you measure process readiness?
A Different Perspective
A tool cannot fix a broken process; it may add complexity.
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