{"id":11184,"date":"2017-12-27T11:08:20","date_gmt":"2017-12-27T17:08:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mrc-productivity.com\/blog\/?p=11184"},"modified":"2018-01-10T11:58:09","modified_gmt":"2018-01-10T17:58:09","slug":"13-popular-articles-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mrc-productivity.com\/blog\/2017\/12\/13-popular-articles-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"13 most popular articles of 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-725\" alt=\"Education\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrc-productivity.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Education.jpg\" width=\"76\" height=\"100\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><em>Summary: With 2018 approaching, let\u2019s take a look back at the most popular articles published on this blog over the last year. Learn about dashboard tips, digital transformation, ways to maximize data value, and much more.<\/em><\/span><br \/>\n<a name=\"20161219\"><\/a><!--more--><br \/>\nAs we say goodbye to 2017, let\u2019s take a look back at the last year. Over the last 12 months, we\u2019ve explored topics surrounding a few common themes: Business data, emerging technologies, and IT challenges. Specifically, how can you get the most out of your data, use technology to your advantage, and overcome common IT challenges? We\u2019ve looked at ways to:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"arrow-list colored\">\n<li>Create dashboards that executives love,<\/li>\n<li>maximize your data&#8217;s value,<\/li>\n<li>prepare for digital transformation,<\/li>\n<li>protect your business against &#8220;Shadow IT&#8221;,<\/li>\n<li>and much more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In case you missed any of them, lets take a look back at some of the most popular articles. As determined by readers of this blog, here are 13 of the most popular posts published on this blog over the last year. I hope you find them interesting:<\/p>\n<p><a onclick=\"ga('send', 'event', 'Blog', 'Inside Link', 'Digital Transformation Questions'); \" href=\"https:\/\/www.mrc-productivity.com\/blog\/2017\/05\/5-questions-to-ask-before-starting-a-digital-transformation-process\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #1772af; font: normal bold 12pt\/1.2em Arial, Verdana, Helvetica;\">Part 1: 5 questions to ask before starting a digital transformation process<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a onclick=\"ga('send', 'event', 'Blog', 'Inside Link', 'Digital Transformation Questions part 2'); \" href=\"https:\/\/www.mrc-productivity.com\/blog\/2017\/05\/5-more-questions-to-ask-before-starting-a-digital-transformation-project\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #1772af; font: normal bold 12pt\/1.2em Arial, Verdana, Helvetica;\">Part 2: 5 (more) questions to ask before starting a digital transformation project<\/span><\/a><br \/>\nDigital transformation\u2013the reinvention of an organization through the use of digital technology to improve performance\u2013is a priority for many businesses these days. However, it\u2019s a complex task. Many businesses dive in without truly understanding the process. In these articles, we explore 10 important questions to ask before you start.<\/p>\n<p><a onclick=\"ga('send', 'event', 'Blog', 'Inside Link', 'CIO Challenges 2018'); \" href=\"https:\/\/www.mrc-productivity.com\/blog\/2017\/11\/5-big-challenges-facing-cios-leaders-2018\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #1772af; font: normal bold 12pt\/1.2em Arial, Verdana, Helvetica;\">Part 1: 5 big challenges facing CIOs and IT leaders in 2018<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a onclick=\"ga('send', 'event', 'Blog', 'Inside Link', 'CIO Challenges 2018 part 2'); \" href=\"https:\/\/www.mrc-productivity.com\/blog\/2017\/11\/5-big-challenges-facing-cios-leaders-2018-2\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #1772af; font: normal bold 12pt\/1.2em Arial, Verdana, Helvetica;\">Part 2: 5 (more) big challenges facing CIOs and IT leaders in 2018<\/span><\/a><br \/>\nAs business technology goes through a fundamental shift, the role of the CIO is changing. In the coming years, CIOs will face new challenges and take on new roles. The most successful CIOs are those that recognize and adapt to these changes. In these articles, we explore 10 such challenges that CIOs must face in the near future.<\/p>\n<p><a onclick=\"ga('send', 'event', 'Blog', 'Inside Link', 'End users bypass IT part 1'); \" href=\"https:\/\/www.mrc-productivity.com\/blog\/2017\/08\/7-reasons-end-users-bypass-department\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #1772af; font: normal bold 12pt\/1.2em Arial, Verdana, Helvetica;\">Part 1: 7 reasons why end users bypass the IT department<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a onclick=\"ga('send', 'event', 'Blog', 'Inside Link', 'End users bypass IT part 2'); \" href=\"https:\/\/www.mrc-productivity.com\/blog\/2017\/09\/5-reasons-end-users-bypass-department\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #1772af; font: normal bold 12pt\/1.2em Arial, Verdana, Helvetica;\">Part 2: 5 (more) reasons why end users bypass the IT department<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n\u201cShadow IT\u201d is a term used to describe IT solutions and systems created and applied inside companies without their authorization. How can you control the rise of Shadow IT in your business? You must first understand why it happens. Why do users feel the need to circumvent IT in the first place? In these articles, we explore a few reasons why it happens and share some tips to help you control Shadow IT.<\/p>\n<p><a onclick=\"ga('send', 'event', 'Blog', 'Inside Link', 'Dashboards execs love'); \" href=\"https:\/\/www.mrc-productivity.com\/blog\/2017\/01\/how-to-build-a-dashboard-that-your-executives-will-love-2\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #1772af; font: normal bold 12pt\/1.2em Arial, Verdana, Helvetica;\">How to build a dashboard that your executives will love<\/span><\/a><br \/>\nBusinesses have access to more data than ever before. But, is this data actually helping business leaders make more informed decisions? In many cases, the answer is \u201cNo.\u201d Why? Far too few businesses actually capitalize on their data. In this article, you\u2019ll learn how effective dashboards will help you capitalize on your data, as well as tips for building dashboards that executives will love.<\/p>\n<p><a onclick=\"ga('send', 'event', 'Blog', 'Inside Link', 'tech cios cant ignore 2018'); \" href=\"https:\/\/www.mrc-productivity.com\/blog\/2017\/06\/5-technologies-that-cios-cant-ignore-in-20172018\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #1772af; font: normal bold 12pt\/1.2em Arial, Verdana, Helvetica;\">Part 1: 5 technologies that CIOs can\u2019t ignore in 2017\/2018<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a onclick=\"ga('send', 'event', 'Blog', 'Inside Link', 'tech cios cant ignore 2018 part 2'); \" href=\"https:\/\/www.mrc-productivity.com\/blog\/2017\/07\/5-more-technologies-that-cios-cant-ignore-in-20172018\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #1772af; font: normal bold 12pt\/1.2em Arial, Verdana, Helvetica;\">Part 2: 5 (more) technologies that CIOs can\u2019t ignore in 2017\/2018<\/span><\/a><br \/>\nAs technology evolves, it plays an increasingly important role on the business world. More than ever, the modern CIO must stay ahead of the ever-changing technology curve, and understand how new technologies might affect their business. What technologies could have the biggest impact on the business world in the coming year? In this 2-part article, we explore a few technologies that the modern CIO cannot afford to ignore.<\/p>\n<p><a onclick=\"ga('send', 'event', 'Blog', 'Inside Link', 'Maximize data value'); \" href=\"https:\/\/www.mrc-productivity.com\/blog\/2017\/07\/5-tips-to-maximize-the-value-of-your-business-data\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #1772af; font: normal bold 12pt\/1.2em Arial, Verdana, Helvetica;\">5 tips to maximize the value of your business data<\/span><\/a><br \/>\nWe\u2019re in the middle of a data explosion. The modern business has access to more data than ever before, and it\u2019s only growing. However, not every business knows how to use this data to its fullest potential. In this article, we explore a few ways to get more value out of your data.<\/p>\n<p><a onclick=\"ga('send', 'event', 'Blog', 'Inside Link', 'Digital Transformation Checklist 1'); \" href=\"https:\/\/www.mrc-productivity.com\/blog\/2017\/10\/digital-transformation-checklist-part-1\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #1772af; font: normal bold 12pt\/1.2em Arial, Verdana, Helvetica;\">Part 1: The Digital Transformation Checklist<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a onclick=\"ga('send', 'event', 'Blog', 'Inside Link', 'Digital Transformation Checklist 2'); \" href=\"https:\/\/www.mrc-productivity.com\/blog\/2017\/10\/digital-transformation-checklist-part-2\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #1772af; font: normal bold 12pt\/1.2em Arial, Verdana, Helvetica;\">Part 2: The Digital Transformation Checklist<\/span><\/a><br \/>\nDigital transformation is a hot topic for many businesses these days. However, it\u2019s a complex task. Many don\u2019t know where to start, or what steps they must take in the process. In these articles, we explore 10 points to include in your digital transformation checklist.<\/p>\n<p><a onclick=\"ga('send', 'event', 'Blog', 'Inside Link', 'True costs of BI'); \" href=\"https:\/\/www.mrc-productivity.com\/blog\/2017\/09\/true-costs-business-intelligence\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #1772af; font: normal bold 12pt\/1.2em Arial, Verdana, Helvetica;\">What are the \u201ctrue costs\u201d of Business Intelligence?<\/span><\/a><br \/>\nWhile implementing Business Intelligence can drive revenue and save money, some businesses overlook many of the deployment and ownership costs of BI. Besides the cost of software, they don\u2019t anticipate the fees that crop up during some BI implementations. In this article, we explore some of the \u201ctrue costs\u201d of Business Intelligence.<\/p>\n<h3>Summary<\/h3>\n<p>So there you have it. These are the 13 of the most popular articles from this blog over the past year, as determined by readers. Thank you once again for taking the time to read this blog over the past year. I hope you&#8217;ve found the articles helpful. As always, feel free to reach out and let me know if there are any topics you would like to see me cover on this blog.<\/p>\n<div id=\"sendgrid_nlvx_widget-2\" class=\"widget widget_sendgrid_nlvx_widget\" style=\"padding-bottom: 10px;width: auto;text-align: center;background-color: #edeff4;border: 1px solid #d1d1d1\">\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"widget-title\" style=\"font-size: 18px;margin-top: 28px;font-weight: 400;margin-bottom:25px\">If you enjoyed this article, sign up for email updates<\/h3>\r\n<p>Sign up below, and we'll notify you of new blog articles via email. We value your privacy and will never share or sell your information. 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