Data Analytics & BI

An Operating Model for Data & Analytics Part II: Knowledge Flows
Data Analytics & BI

An Operating Model for Data & Analytics Par...

Hybrid development teams are critical to the success of a data & analytics program. Data leaders need to nurture ...

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Make the Most of Your Data Analysts Part 1: What is a Data Analyst and Why Should You Care?
Data Analytics & BI

Make the Most of Your Data Analysts Part 1: Wha...

Data analysts have many nicknames: “power user”, “Excel jockey”, “Tableau guru”, and “departmental analyst.” Some pra...

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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 Ma...

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Business Driven Data Strategy – The Route to Success in 2024
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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 thinki...

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Transforming Data Strategy: A Shift in Language for Real Business Impact
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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 pro...

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Why Language Matters for Data Strategy Success
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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 no...

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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 headlin...

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Gut Feeling vs. Data Informed Decision Making
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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 experie...

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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&...

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