January 2016 – mrc's Cup of Joe Blog

7 Common Business Dashboard Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)

Updated October 2026 with examples from a live sales dashboard, a section on AI analysts, and an FAQ.

Summary: A dashboard is supposed to make a decision easier. Most don’t, and they fail for the same seven reasons: Nobody defined what it’s for, it shows too much, the data is stale, the metrics don’t lead anywhere, one layout is forced on every user, color means nothing, and the numbers have no context. Here’s how to avoid each one.

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4 benefits of embracing Shadow IT

By Joe Stangarone / Shadow IT

Summary: Shadow IT–a term used to describe unapproved IT systems and solutions used inside organizations–is growing rapidly. Many businesses view it as a problem that must be stopped. They wage war against unauthorized applications and devices. But, is this the right approach? In this article, we explore a few ways Shadow IT can help your business when you embrace it.
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5 big enterprise application development trends of 2016

By Joe Stangarone / Application Development, Web Development

Summary: As web application development evolves, old development methods will not address the needs of the modern business. In the near future, those who keep up with changing development trends will have an advantage over those who don’t. So, where is enterprise application development headed in the coming year? Learn more in this article.
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Month: January 2016