January 1, 2024

What are the Risks of a DIY ERP Implementation?
WorkTech

What are the Risks of a DIY ERP Implementation?

While ERP software might appear easy, the relational dependencies between business objects make it harder to learn and implement. Identifying these dependencies and structuring ...

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A Disagreeable Business Driven Data Strategy
Data Analytics & BI

A Disagreeable Business Driven Data Strategy

This morning I listened to Malcolm Hawker and Dan Everett on the CDO Matters podcast. Early on in the conversation Malcolm mentioned the word “reasonable”. As I was ...

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Business Driven Data Strategy – The Route to Success in 2024
Data Analytics & BI

Business Driven Data Strategy – The Route...

I was playing my trumpet this morning and thought about strategy as one does! Here are my thoughts: If you are thinking of crafting or refreshing your business-driven data strat...

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Transforming Data Strategy: A Shift in Language for Real Business Impact
Data Analytics & BI

Transforming Data Strategy: A Shift in Language...

I had the incredible opportunity this week to be involved in a transformative two-day data strategy offsite for a prominent bank. The focus outlined was: How can the organisatio...

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Why Language Matters for Data Strategy Success
Data Analytics & BI

Why Language Matters for Data Strategy Success

Last week’s experience with a client reinforced a profound truth: changing the language within data teams is not just about communication – it’s a catalyst for...

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Reframing VUCA in a Business Driven Data Strategy
Data Analytics & BI

Reframing VUCA in a Business Driven Data Strategy

This post was inspired after my conversation with Mark Stouse on The Data Strategy Show. You have to love the headlines in the UK. One day it’s inflation down, interest ra...

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Gut Feeling vs. Data Informed Decision Making
Data Analytics & BI

Gut Feeling vs. Data Informed Decision Making

For years decision-making has been a perpetual debate—gut feeling/instinct versus data. Some would argue that experience alone suffices, a collection of historical data points g...

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The Myth of Perfect Data
Data Analytics & BI

The Myth of Perfect Data

In the last week I’ve spoken to a number of data management professionals about data and LLMs. Most say we can’t create LLMs as the data isn’t perfect! I have ...

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Generating AI Use Cases
Data Analytics & BI

Generating AI Use Cases

AI is in full swing and most companies are in thinking mode, rummaging mode or creation mode. Today’s post is how to companies can uncover use cases, link them to a strate...

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