# Is It Needed By:: [[Ross Jackson]] 2024-06-06 Analytic work is often requested and seldom utilized. There are a host of contributing factors to this phenomenon. Managers make requests that seem relevant at the moment but, upon execution, are insignificant. The analysis might take longer to execute than the interest in the topic. The generated response might be misaligned with the desired direction. Whatever the reason, the ultimate utility of analysis is, at best, mixed within organizations. A good question to ask is, “Is it needed?”. If it isn’t needed, there is probably something better to do. #### Related Items [[Analytics]] [[Organization]] [[Work]] [[Management]] [[Value]]