Do you believe in AI? How about Generative AI? What about Agentic AI?
Back in 2014, during a panel discussion I was moderating in Virginia, Tim Cummins said something that still stands out to me today. He said, “If you wake up and feel sick, you are more likely to Google your symptoms than call your doctor.”
I want you to think about that for a second or two; what do you usually do?
Why Do Gartner Magic Quadrant Mock-Ups?
A mock-up Gartner Quadrant is best used as a starting point for discussion or exploration rather than a definitive guide. It’s valuable for framing a market landscape when official reports aren’t accessible or when you need a quick, tailored perspective. However, it should be paired with deeper research—such as vendor demos, customer reviews, or primary data—to validate assumptions and ensure decisions aren’t based solely on an approximation.
If you’re considering using this mock-up for a specific purpose (e.g., vendor selection, market analysis), I can help refine it further or dive into any platform’s capabilities to address some of the abovementioned disadvantages. Let me know what you’d like to explore next!
Why I Do Gartner Mock-Ups
- Over the past several decades, regardless of technological advancement, 80% of all ProcureTech initiatives have failed.
- The disappointing outcome raises a troubling question: Gartner has been around since 1979, and we are now in 2025. Why do most initiatives continue to fail despite having had expensive access to Gartner’s services?
- I have been in the high-tech and procurement industry for over 40 years. While I am not directly comparing myself to Gartner, I have learned a few things at that time that provided a level of critical discernment.
- To a certain degree, Gartner’s approach to determining its quadrants includes an AI Black Box element—and we all know how we feel about AI Black Boxes.
- Finally – and this is key, a mock-up Gartner Quadrant is best used as a starting point for discussion or exploration rather than a definitive guide.
- One more point – as procurement professionals, we must take the lead in learning, understanding, and actively implementing the ProcureTech solutions we will use to deliver optimal results.
In my next post, I will explore the Pros and Cons of the Gartner Quadrant Mock-Up model in more detail.
What are your thoughts?
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Mock-Up Gartner Quadrants: Pros And Cons
Posted on March 6, 2025
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Do you believe in AI? How about Generative AI? What about Agentic AI?
Back in 2014, during a panel discussion I was moderating in Virginia, Tim Cummins said something that still stands out to me today. He said, “If you wake up and feel sick, you are more likely to Google your symptoms than call your doctor.”
I want you to think about that for a second or two; what do you usually do?
Why Do Gartner Magic Quadrant Mock-Ups?
A mock-up Gartner Quadrant is best used as a starting point for discussion or exploration rather than a definitive guide. It’s valuable for framing a market landscape when official reports aren’t accessible or when you need a quick, tailored perspective. However, it should be paired with deeper research—such as vendor demos, customer reviews, or primary data—to validate assumptions and ensure decisions aren’t based solely on an approximation.
If you’re considering using this mock-up for a specific purpose (e.g., vendor selection, market analysis), I can help refine it further or dive into any platform’s capabilities to address some of the abovementioned disadvantages. Let me know what you’d like to explore next!
Why I Do Gartner Mock-Ups
In my next post, I will explore the Pros and Cons of the Gartner Quadrant Mock-Up model in more detail.
What are your thoughts?
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