{"id":8724,"date":"2014-12-23T09:54:03","date_gmt":"2014-12-23T15:54:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mrc-productivity.com\/blog\/?p=8724"},"modified":"2014-12-22T15:23:28","modified_gmt":"2014-12-22T21:23:28","slug":"10-most-popular-articles-from-2014","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mrc-productivity.com\/blog\/2014\/12\/10-most-popular-articles-from-2014\/","title":{"rendered":"10 most popular articles from 2014"},"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: As we approach 2015, we take a look back at the most popular articles published on this blog over the last year. Learn about common BI misconceptions, challenges facing CIOs in the coming year, ways to capitalize on your business data, and much more. <\/em><\/span><br \/>\n<a name=\"20141222\"><\/a><!--more--><br \/>\nAs 2014 draws to a close, let\u2019s take a look back at the last year. Over the last 12 months, I\u2019ve covered topics surrounding a common theme: Business data. More specifically&#8211;ways to get the most out of your business data. <\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve looked at ways to:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"arrow-list colored\">\n<li>better secure your data,<\/li>\n<li>easily access your data,<\/li>\n<li>mobilize your data,<\/li>\n<li>turn your data into meaningful management information,<\/li>\n<li>create web apps over your data, <\/li>\n<li>and much more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Today, I\u2019d like to take a look back at some of the most popular articles and share them with you. In case you missed any of them, here are the most popular posts published on this blog over the last year, as determined by the readers of this blog. I hope you find them interesting:<\/p>\n<p><a onclick=\"_gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'Blog', 'Inside Link', 'BI Misconceptions']); \" href=\"https:\/\/www.mrc-productivity.com\/blog\/2014\/02\/9-most-common-business-intelligence-misconceptions\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #1772af; font: normal bold 12pt\/1.2em Arial, Verdana, Helvetica;\">9 most common Business Intelligence misconceptions<\/span><\/a><br \/>\nBusiness Intelligence (BI) and Analytics will remain a top focus for CIOs through 2017&#8211;according to a recent Gartner report. The only problem: Many businesses still don\u2019t quite understand BI. They have a general idea, but the concept remains clouded in misconceptions. These misconceptions keep businesses from adopting BI, or from taking full advantage of its potential.<\/p>\n<p><a onclick=\"_gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'Blog', 'Inside Link', 'CIO Challenges']); \" href=\"https:\/\/www.mrc-productivity.com\/blog\/2014\/11\/5-more-big-challenges-facing-cios-and-it-leaders-in-2015\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #1772af; font: normal bold 12pt\/1.2em Arial, Verdana, Helvetica;\">5 (more) big challenges facing CIOs and IT leaders in 2015<\/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. But, which challenges must CIOs prepare to face in the near future?<\/p>\n<p><a onclick=\"_gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'Blog', 'Inside Link', 'BI Failures']); \" href=\"https:\/\/www.mrc-productivity.com\/blog\/2014\/05\/7-reasons-why-business-intelligence-projects-fail\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #1772af; font: normal bold 12pt\/1.2em Arial, Verdana, Helvetica;\">7 reasons why Business Intelligence projects fail<\/span><\/a><br \/>\nAs businesses create more data than ever before, Business Intelligence is growing. Yet, despite the advertised benefits, many BI projects still fail. Depending on the survey, BI failure rates range from 50 \u2013 80%. Why do so many BI projects fail? What steps can you take to avoid such a fate?<\/p>\n<p><a onclick=\"_gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'Blog', 'Inside Link', 'Shadow IT']); \" href=\"https:\/\/www.mrc-productivity.com\/blog\/2014\/03\/5-signs-that-shadow-it-lurks-in-your-company\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #1772af; font: normal bold 12pt\/1.2em Arial, Verdana, Helvetica;\">5 signs that Shadow IT lurks in your company<\/span><\/a><br \/>\nSince Shadow IT usually happens on the sneak, IT departments don\u2019t know where (or how much) it\u2019s happening. This means they can\u2019t monitor the spread of company data, and therefore\u2013cannot secure any data involved in Shadow IT. <\/p>\n<p>The big questions: How can businesses know whether or not they even have a Shadow IT problem? What signs and signals should IT leaders watch for to identify business users and departments practicing Shadow IT? <\/p>\n<p><a onclick=\"_gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'Blog', 'Inside Link', 'Critical Lessons']); \" href=\"https:\/\/www.mrc-productivity.com\/blog\/2014\/04\/9-critical-lessons-web-developers-wont-learn-in-school\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #1772af; font: normal bold 12pt\/1.2em Arial, Verdana, Helvetica;\">9 critical lessons web developers won\u2019t learn in school<\/span><\/a><br \/>\nWeb application development in the business world is far more than technical skill. It\u2019s about solving problems. It\u2019s about creating solutions that adapt. It\u2019s about communication. The lessons a developer learns outside of school are arguably more important than the technical skills learned in school.<\/p>\n<p><a onclick=\"_gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'Blog', 'Inside Link', 'Mobile UI']); \" href=\"https:\/\/www.mrc-productivity.com\/blog\/2014\/04\/10-keys-to-a-great-mobile-user-experience\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #1772af; font: normal bold 12pt\/1.2em Arial, Verdana, Helvetica;\">10 keys to a great mobile user experience<\/span><\/a><br \/>\nBuilding a mobile app is an expensive and time-consuming task. The problem is, if you can\u2019t give your users a great user experience, no one will use it\u2026and all of that time and money will be wasted.  <\/p>\n<p>The big question: How can you avoid this fate with your own apps? If your business is creating (or has created) mobile apps, how can you avoid frustrating your users? How can you give them a great mobile user experience?<\/p>\n<p><a onclick=\"_gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'Blog', 'Inside Link', 'Modern Web Dev']); \" href=\"https:\/\/www.mrc-productivity.com\/blog\/2014\/03\/7-principles-of-modern-web-development\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #1772af; font: normal bold 12pt\/1.2em Arial, Verdana, Helvetica;\">7 principles of modern web development<\/span><\/a><br \/>\nA modern application is one that\u2019s built for both the present and the future. It adapts to changing technology, solves the user\u2019s long-term needs, grows with the business, and is easily maintainable.<\/p>\n<p>How can developers build modern applications? It starts with an understanding of modern web development principles. These principles will help developers create successful applications\u2013those that meet their user\u2019s present and future needs, and adapt to the ever-changing tech trends.<\/p>\n<p><a onclick=\"_gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'Blog', 'Inside Link', 'IT Realities']); \" href=\"https:\/\/www.mrc-productivity.com\/blog\/2014\/03\/5-more-new-realities-it-must-learn-to-accept\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #1772af; font: normal bold 12pt\/1.2em Arial, Verdana, Helvetica;\">5 (more) new realities IT must learn to accept<\/span><\/a><br \/>\nWhat\u2019s the difference between a trend and a reality? While you can choose whether or not to adopt a trend, realities aren\u2019t up for debate. They\u2019re happening, whether you like it or not. You can\u2019t sit back and see what others are doing. You must adapt.<\/p>\n<p><a onclick=\"_gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'Blog', 'Inside Link', 'Most out of data']); \" href=\"https:\/\/www.mrc-productivity.com\/blog\/2014\/07\/5-steps-how-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-data\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #1772af; font: normal bold 12pt\/1.2em Arial, Verdana, Helvetica;\">5 steps: How to get the most out of your data<\/span><\/a><br \/>\nBusinesses collect data to improve their insight and decision-making ability. But, it\u2019s having the opposite effect. Rather than helping, data overload actually hurts decision-making. In this article, we cover 5 steps to help you beat \u2018Information Fatigue\u2019, and capitalize on the data you have. <\/p>\n<p><a onclick=\"_gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'Blog', 'Inside Link', 'Effective IT']); \" href=\"https:\/\/www.mrc-productivity.com\/blog\/2014\/01\/7-secrets-of-effective-it-departments\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #1772af; font: normal bold 12pt\/1.2em Arial, Verdana, Helvetica;\">7 secrets of effective IT departments<\/span><\/a><br \/>\nWhat\u2019s the difference between effective and ineffective IT departments? Some operate efficiently, while others race around fighting fires, barely keeping their head above water. Some drive the business forward, while others simply keep the lights on\u2026but not much else. Why?<\/p>\n<p>There you have it. The 10 most popular posts on this blog in 2014! I hope you found them interesting. Of course, if you think I should\u2019ve added any other posts to this list, I\u2019d love to hear it.<\/p>\n<p>Now, if there are any topics you\u2019d like me to cover in the coming year, I\u2019d love to hear about them. Feel free to share them in the comments.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summary: As we approach 2015, we take a look back at the most popular articles published on this blog over the last year. 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