WHAT TYPE OF DATA ROOM USER

ARE YOU?

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Not every data room user is the same. The behaviour of different users on the same software can vary tremendously because individual working techniques, preferences and personalities have direct impact on the behaviour of users.

THE DATA ROOM NATIVE

This type of user knows the data room betterthan the back of their hand. They movethrough the document index in a confidentand targeted way, and are clearly in theirelement. Colleagues often refer to them asnerds.

THE MOBILE 24/7 USER

This type of user is at work when others aresound asleep. Anytime, anywhere, they arebattling their way through the data room.They even take a quick look at the latestdocuments when tucked up in bed just beforegoing to sleep.

Being stuck somewhere without an internetconnection is the worst thing that couldpossibly happen to a 24/7 user.

THE CHAOTIC USER

This type of user lives according to the mantra"Only the stupid need organization, the geniuscontrols the chaos" (Einstein). And they(generally) seems to do this successfully.

Even if the data room appears unstructured toothers, it all makes sense to the chaotic user.Until, that is, they notice a build-up ofquestions in the Q&A section and realise thatnot everyone is able to follow their logic andstructure easily.

THE BOOKMARKER

As is the case in the real world, this type ofuser loves bookmarks in all shapes andcolours. No document is without a sticky noteor two, and the same is true in the online dataroom: finding a page without a bookmark isvirtually impossible.

LAST MINUTE USER

This type of user is always facing a tightdeadline and feeling rather stressed. True tothe maxim that 80% of the work can becompleted in 20% of the time, the last minuteuser is notorious for appearing out of thin airjust before the data room is set to close.

THE SCROOGE

This type of user does not like sharing andonly reluctantly lets others have access to"their" documents, living by the rule of "betterone document too few than one too many".Questions are preprogrammed.

THE GENEROUS USER

This type of user has no issue with makingdocuments available to others. Quite theopposite, in fact.

Anything that might be required is put in thedata room, as is everything that is not. Attimes, this can drive others to despair as theytrudge through the files.

THE OLD SCHOOL USER

This type of user is filled with dread at thethought of new software and data rooms.They are extremely reluctant to log in if theyhave to deal with overly demanding systems.

However, with a little encouragement andsupport, they too can become an adept user.

THE DIY USERS

This type of user accepts the challenge andworks their way independently through everydata room. Queries and support hotline arenot part of their vocabulary, instead theyprefer to conquer the mountain alone.

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