Wrapping Up

This can be a powerful technique, but only if the opportunity presents itself. The key here to keep in mind that your company exists for a reason. That reason is usually not technology. If you can align your tools around that reason, then not only are you going to get help from management to implement them, but you’ll be serving the best interests of the company in a direct way.

Putting It into Practice

  • Compile a list of major regulations in your industry. See whether any can be served with your technique.

  • Determine whether your technique has implications for hot-button topics:

    • Security

    • Financial waste

    • Environment

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