Leadership By Numbers :: Baseline for Document Archival Format

Knowledge is not power, but learning is. As kids, we made art with paint-by-number kits. Simply matching the outline numbers with an oil paint gave us the illusion of mastery. I've worked in all facets of the IT industry: as IT management, as a consultant, systems administrator, developer and instructor. And, I still see a lot of paint-by-number projects which try to be the real thing. IT leadership is about reading the numbers, then going outside the lines and taking risks.

LEADERSHIP
BY NUMBERS

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Baseline for Document Archival Format

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Baseline has a short workbook page on "OpenDocument vs. Office Open XML." The table is not available on line, so I've provided an equivalent summary:

Do you expect to upgrade desktop applications over the next 12 months?
Y N

Do you have any difficulties integrating proprietary documents with other systems, such as workflow?
Y
N

Do you prefer document formats that aren't controlled by one vendor?
Y
N

Scoring: Count up the yes column.
3 = Consider standardizing on OpenDocument and compatible applications
2 = Weigh the costs and benefits of following Microsoft's XML road map versus switching to OpenDocument
0-1 = Wait for the dust to settle

Do you expect to upgrade desktop applications over the next 12 months?	Y	N
Do you have any difficulties integrating proprietary documents with other systems, such as workflow?	Y	N
Do you prefer document formats that aren't controlled by one vendor?	Y	N
Scoring: Count up the yes column. 3 = Consider standardizing on OpenDocument and compatible applications 2 = Weigh the costs and benefits of following Microsoft's XML road map versus switching to OpenDocument 0-1 = Wait for the dust to settle