It is interesting to me the diversity in the titles of the people I speak with that deal with EDI at different companies. From EDI Analysts, EDI Managers, EDI Directors, CIOs to CFOs, VPs of Sales, Business Development Managers, and Business Analysts, they are all affected by EDI one way or another. They have all become involved in my conversations with companies that are in the process of architecting, planning, or evaluating their EDI environment.
We are in the middle of the 4th Quarter and most companies are focused on finishing strong! That can mean different things to different employees within your organization. Are you accountable to not only yourself, but your company and its’ success?
Last week, I played "Undercover Boss" without the undercover part :) Our office manager, Debbie, was on vacation, so it seemed like a great opportunity to see If someone else could do her job using the notes and documentation she had left.
Authorized Dealers (e.g. watches), Certified Developers (e.g. WebMethods), Certified Pre-Owned (e.g. cars), Accredited Financial Advisors, Certified Personal Trainers…these are all people or things that have been authenticated as “fit for use” to some standard by some organization. But what is the importance of this authentication? In some circles or industries this authentication and the standards involved are highly valued, and in other instances it may be valued but other criterion might also be considered before buying a product or service.
In his June blog article Kelly Nichols discussed the importance of staff retention to avoid the high cost of replacing key talent. Today, let’s focus on a couple of aspects that every employee seeks from management, whether they know it or not. Do these two things well, and you’ll have a head start on avoiding the catch
