Alexis Bader

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Alexis Bader

Alexis BaderAlexis BaderAlexis Bader
  • Background
  • Approach
  • Power BI

Introduction

Outlined below is a glimpse into my methodology for addressing challenges with a focus on adoption—an obstacle commonly faced across various organizations. The crux of the problem lies in data utilization. If data isn't entered accurately or if reports aren't utilized effectively, then the system isn't optimized.  The following is a sample of my thought process and strategic approach to enhancing adoption rates and system optimization.

Approach to Adoption

Identify

Before implementing any strategy to enhance software and report adoption, I first work to identify the issues that stakeholders find challenging. 


Through active listening and detailed analysis, I strive to uncover the barriers preventing effective engagement with the tools. I engage with stakeholders to understand their existing workflows and preferences for current systems.


It is via this critical first step that I lay the foundation to address the stakeholders’ needs.

Adoption Strategy


  • Mitigation Measures:  Beyond identifying challenges, I take steps to implement solutions that mitigate these issues. I refine software features for enhanced usability, optimize report designs for clearer insights, and customize notifications to match user preferences, such as prioritizing TEAMS alerts over emails. These actions are crucial in boosting system satisfaction and directly contribute to increased user adoption.


  • Prioritize Important Metrics: I emphasize metrics that are most significant to stakeholders, ensuring that the reports clearly spotlight these essential insights. 


  • Engagement Analytics:   To achieve optimal system engagement, I prioritize understanding users' interactions and engagement levels by generating meta-reports. These provide comprehensive overviews of report usage, preferences, and potential roadblocks, offering invaluable insights into effective strategies and pinpointing areas for improvement. Through this meta-analysis, I can identify underutilized resources, grasp user behavior patterns, and detect trends in data interaction, ensuring informed decisions to enhance the overall user experience. 


  • Training and Support:  I conduct detailed training sessions to equip stakeholders with the knowledge and skills needed for effective report usage. Providing continuous support helps navigate challenges, boosting their confidence and reliance on the insights offered. 


This strategy ensures that stakeholders not only access valuable data but also feel supported and understood, leading to higher adoption rates and a more impactful use of the reports. 

Resilience

One of the biggest mistakes people make is to assume that others do not make mistakes. Fat fingers, users not following the workflow, communication oversights—these aren't exceptions but part of the natural course of any business operation. I design robust systems (not just for adoption but for any system) that acknowledge the human element by incorporating a margin for error, ensuring that the system forgives mistakes and guides users back on track without major setbacks. 

Moto: Design with the User in Mind

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