The Data Model Resource Book, Volume 3: Universal Patterns for Data Modeling

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socializing the patterns, we are ‘selling’ the use of the patterns, and when we

do this, it is important to first understand people’s needs, which allows us to

be of greater service.

KEY RECOMMENDATIONS

Gain clarity on your own and other’s

motivations (as individuals and collectively) and focus on those when socializing

the patterns rather than just focusing on policies to mandate use of the patterns.

Also realize that not everyone’s motivations are the same and quite often, the

underlying core motivations are not apparent. You may need to tailor how you

socialize the patterns in different ways t o meet different core motivations.

Creating a Clear, Common, Compelling Purpose

and Vision for Using the Patterns

‘‘Seeing within, changes one’s outer vision.’’

— Joseph Chilton Pearce

What is the purpose for the patterns in your enterprise? What is your vision

for how these patterns will be used? What is the corporate purpose and vision

for the patterns? What are the core motivations of your enterprise and how do

they affect its purpose and vision?

We believe that it is critically important to define, in writing, what the pur-

pose and vision is for using these patterns and relate it to the purpose and vision

of the enterprise. Understanding the various motivations for using patte rns in

your organization can provide ...