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As companies upgrade systems, move to the cloud, or modernize processes, they commonly encounter data challenges. When those challenges occur, it\u2019s natural to start where the problem is encountered. But when they do so, they risk simply replicating the “dirty\u201d data and building it into the company\u2019s processes.<\/p>\n We\u2019ve seen many cases in which a data issue actually occurs much further upstream. For example, the company\u2019s business processes may have holes<\/a> that cause the data problem experienced downstream. It\u2019s like treating the symptom, not the disease.<\/strong> That\u2019s why it\u2019s often best to take a more holistic view and review processes at both the front end, where the problem is encountered, and the back end, where the problem may originate. It can seem like a lot more work, and you may need additional resources, but you\u2019ll be better off in the end.<\/p>\n One of the major risks to American companies today is corporate debt, which often comes back to staffing. Companies often take on debt to invest in new systems or technologies without considering how those new tools will affect every part of the organization. Their investment leaves out the ongoing costs of the additional people needed to implement and maintain the new asset while staffing the new processes that result.<\/p>\n Addressing unanticipated staffing needs may require thinking beyond your traditional talent pools. A great place to start is to consider offshoring. With remote-work technologies, you literally have a world of talent at your fingertips. India is one resource to consider. Its highly talented employees, especially in areas like engineering and technology, can help you meet your staffing needs at a lower cost.<\/p>\n Another staffing alternative is AI. However, rather than thinking of AI as a way to replace employees, think of it as a way to make the employees you have more efficient. AI can automate thousands of predictable, repetitive tasks, freeing people up to do more rewarding \u2014 and valuable \u2014 work. And with generative AI exploding<\/a>, more opportunities to use this technology to lower costs across the board emerge every day.<\/strong><\/p>\n Some clients often see change as one-dimensional. They are focused on implementing technology X or process Y, but any time you are making a significant leap from today to where you want to be tomorrow, you must consider not just the technology or process but also how the change will impact people \u2014 both employees and customers \u2014 as well as how the data or information is affected. Unfortunately, organizations often lack alignment<\/a>, even among leadership, about the vision, let alone what all the impacts of the change will be.<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"Anthony](\"https:\/\/centricconsulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Anthony-Hunter-Headshot-Edited-2-150x150.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nTony Hunter | Manager | Business Analysis and Project Management<\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nScott Stover | Manager | Project Manager, Delivery Excellence<\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nRenee Sullivan | Senior Manager, Service Offering Lead | Business Consulting, Change Management<\/h3>\n
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