Acts of leadership (understanding leadership as a verb) – part two
Part 2 of series from Dr Ty Francis on understanding leadership as a verb & in this post how to get practical with taking acts of leadership.
September 29, 2023
Acts of Leadership (understanding leadership as a verb) – part one
Why leadership is a verb and how we can notice, decide and do acts of leadership to improve those projects from hell. Tips from Dr Ty Francis
Developing your skills in storytelling with you, not just data viz
Book review of a brilliant new book from Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic “Storytelling with You”. Learn what’s in the book & how it helps leaders.
How Softer Skills are relevant for Data Leaders, Part 9: Solution
The last post in a 9-part series on softer skills data leaders need to succeed. A focus on delivering a Solution & longer-term transformation
My selection from the latest Information is Beautiful Award winners
My personal selection from the latest Information is Beautiful award winners, to both inspire you to take part & help you hone your craft.
Thinking ahead to a future with more mathematical thinking
Guest blogger, Tony Boobier, muses on the need for more mathematical thinking & whether the best path forward is to Augmented Intelligence.
Data Visualisation in Excel doesn’t need to be second class
Why “Data Visualization in Excel” is not to be sniffed at & how this very practical book from Jon Schwabish can help you master it.
Human behaviour is more complex than too much shallow analysis
A call for more thinking about the complexity of human behaviour so that analysts more beyond simplistic analysis & consider models that help
Are you a Many Model Thinker? Here’s how…
Sharing how the brilliant “The Model Thinker” by Scott E. Page can help data leaders adopt many model thinking to improve recommendations.
Video may have killed the Radio Star, but AI won’t kill (good) analysts
Why Generative AI won’t kill the need for (good) analysts. A peek into Martin Squires’ musical tastes, plus two great book recommendations.
How to develop your thinking skills as an analyst
Advice on developing your thinking skills as an analyst. Tristan Mobbs outlines three thinking styles that can help analysts deliver change.
Do you even stop to think about thinking skills?
Why do thinking skills matter? What is meant by that term? Are thinking skills still relevant in a future of AI & Analytics-led decisions?