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Are there any problems around you where you think, 'If only I could collect this data, I could put it to good use'?

In such cases, the conversation turns to how to collect the data.
And then, how to maintain the collected data.

When I look at failed data collection attempts, everyone seems to be collecting data via surveys.
They compile that in Excel or similar tools and start building something like a database.

I often wonder, 'Are you really going to do that work every single time?'
They start the work saying, 'It's just a trial, and if it's effective, I'll build a proper system later.'

And then, without ever performing the next data update, the project fades away.

There are two things to learn from this.
You must design the data maintenance mechanism from the very beginning.
In fact, that is the key to whether or not the work will succeed.

One more thing.
When you want to start a new task but cannot allocate resources to it.
Instead of adding the new task to your current work, wouldn't it be better to blend it into your current work?

Right now, there is talk around me about building a 'people search database'.
It is a project that has been attempted many times within the company, and has failed every single time.

Internal personnel data. Maintenance is difficult.
Even if you collect personal attribute data through surveys.
Changes are required every time there is a personnel transfer.
Also, as time passes, that person's skills and expertise will likely change as well.

Periodically collecting personnel data through surveys when you don't even know when it will be useful.
Aggregating that and updating the previous database.

It really doesn't seem like something that will last.

So, here is what I am thinking about now.

How about picking out words that represent the subordinate's attributes as a collaborative task during the icebreaker of a 1-on-1 between a supervisor and a subordinate?

Or, how about having everyone in the group suggest words that represent a person's attributes as an icebreaker in a regular group meeting?

And, give up on collecting data that changes every time there is a personnel transfer.

If this could be blended into the current operation of 1-on-1s or group meetings, I think it would be killing two birds with one stone: promoting icebreakers and collecting people data.

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