The issue under analysis here is that of complex reporting lines.
This is one of a series of articles on solving common data issues derived from in-house experience of Consulting projects using OrgVue
The following schematic identifies common scenarios, the table below gives indicative solutions:
| Fig. | 5 common reporting line complexities | Resolution |
| 1 | Matrix / dotted line reporting | Use multiple parent IDs and switch between them |
| 2 | Multiple hierarchies (e.g. employee and cost centre) | Tag the parent of the 2nd hierarchy with parent:secondary_id |
| 3 | Frequent changes (graduate scheme, rotation, restructuring) | Link to performance data and consider setting a baseline |
| 4 | Out of directorate/location reporting | Decide which entity to report on consistently and footnote it |
| 5 | “Pooled” reporting, shift working | Allocate a principal manager and use comments to add detail |
For further detail on the topics here, please consult the articles available via this link.
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This article was authored by Ben Marshall from the OrgVue Consulting team
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