Evaluating information products (introduction)
Jinfo Article
18th November 2020
Abstract
In the introduction to a five-part series of articles, we look at the steps involved in laying the foundations for a successful evaluation process. This includes how to evaluate comparative products and sources, and factors impacting product evaluation. By way of example, we look at the value of following a set process and evaluating patent search products at Cargill.
Content Access
Access to Jinfo Content and Community is available to Jinfo clients.
Is your organisation a Jinfo client?
"Yes"
Please sign in here so that we can check your access to this item:
"Not yet"
Access to this article is available to Jinfo clients. Becoming a client will help your organisation:
- Save time and money
- Re-invent information services
- Define, measure and communicate information value.
"Don't know"
Submit the Enquiry form to find out if your organisation is already a client or to discuss your questions or requirements.
Or use the 'Text Chat' button at the bottom-right of this page for immediate assistance.
Robin Neidorf
Director of Research
robin.neidorf@jinfo.com
- Article title: Evaluating information products (introduction)
- Link to this page
- View printable version
Related articles:
- Evaluating information products (step four - outcome and learning points)
Tuesday, 24th November 2020 - Evaluating information products (step three - testing the products)
Monday, 23rd November 2020 - Evaluating information products (step two - design)
Friday, 20th November 2020 - Evaluating information products (step one - scoping and laying the foundation)
Thursday, 19th November 2020 - How applying Centre of Excellence concepts can help product evaluation
Wednesday, 27th November 2019
Related reports:
- Evaluating information products
Tuesday, 24th November 2020 - Jinfo model - evaluating information products
Wednesday, 24th July 2019
Upcoming Community sessions
- The Inside Circle – let's talk suppliers,
Thursday, 29th September 2022
"Is the client always right?"
21st September 2022
Whilst user expressions of value are important, they should be treated with caution. Information leaders can offer significant value by enabling smart decisions about information products and services. Realising this potential hinges on your ability to frame the question and offer potential solutions that serve the best interests of your organisation.
Read on the Blog- Is the client always right?
Wednesday, 21st September 2022 - Portfolio Management: do your "users' expression of value" drive your decisions?
Wednesday, 17th August 2022 - Are you in a proactive state of resilience? Preparing for contract negotiations
Wednesday, 13th July 2022
- Let's talk about benchmarks (Community) Tuesday, 18th October 2022
- The Inside Circle – let’s talk suppliers (Community) Thursday, 29th September 2022
- Plan your work, work your plan (Community) Thursday, 9th June 2022
- Centre of Excellence (step seven - ready, aim, fire) (Webinar) Tuesday, 28th June 2022
- Centre of Excellence (step six - making strategy operational) (Webinar) Wednesday, 15th June 2022
- Making data meaningful (Webinar) Tuesday, 17th May 2022