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Alter Everything

173: Building Effective Centers of Enablement for Alteryx Users

Dec 4, 2024
Emil Kos and Bart Smuga, co-founders of Data Pal, share their expertise on enhancing Alteryx user experiences. They delve into the differences between centers of enablement and excellence, emphasizing the importance of onboarding and building supportive communities. The duo highlights strategies for tracking project successes and creating effective user initiatives, pointing out the vital role of leadership support and resource sharing. Their insights promise to empower organizations in fully leveraging Alteryx's capabilities.
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Quick takeaways

  • A center of enablement empowers Alteryx users through community engagement and support, distinguishing it from a center of excellence focused on governance.
  • Effective onboarding and leadership involvement are crucial for maximizing Alteryx user success, promoting collaboration, and tracking project value.

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Defining Centers of Enablement and Excellence

A center of enablement focuses on empowering users and nurturing their growth with tools such as Alteryx, distinct from a center of excellence that emphasizes governance and best practices. The primary goal of a center of enablement is to ensure that users can maximize their investment in Alteryx by celebrating their successes and providing necessary assistance. Both centers play a crucial role in successful implementation, where the center of excellence provides a solid framework while the center of enablement fosters community engagement and user support. Understanding this distinction is essential for organizations looking to effectively utilize Alteryx for data analysis and automation.

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