I’m not a plumber

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“The business doesn’t understand data”

“My stakeholders don’t understand how complicated data work is”

This is the sentiment that shows up in my inbox.

And I always ask: “Why does that matter?”

I don’t understand plumbing.

I don’t understand how complicated an electrician's work is.

But I do know that I want hot water, working toilets, and lights that work when I flip the switch.

No electrician or plumber has shown up at my house trying to explain to me the details of how they do their job.

Neither have they asked my opinion about what types of wires to use, where to put the wires, or what size pipes to use. Partly because I wouldn’t know what to say. But mainly because I don’t care.

The business knows what it wants. Running water. An outlet to plug their phone into. And a kitchen sink to wash dishes in.

If you start asking them where to run the pipes, how much voltage they should use, or the type of tools you should use, you are guaranteed to have a problem.

It was good to see you today,

Sawyer

from ​The Data Shop