Calling Bullshit: a book to develop your Critical Thinking skills
Book review of “Calling Bullshit: The art of scepticism in a data-driven world” a vital book to help you nurture your critical thinking skills
Author: Paul Laughlin
December 1, 2021
How all leaders can learn that data means business
Book review of “Data Means Business” by Jason Foster & Barry Green. What you can find in this book & how it will help data leaders succeed.
See history with fresh eyes by reading the Timeline of World History
A review of the engaging Timeline of World History from Useful Charts. Exploring what to expect and the lessons it has for data visualisers.
3 all too common mistakes analysts make when delivering their work
Sharing 3 mistakes that I often see analysts make when delivering their work. During the stages of sign-off, visual communication & solution.
Seeing with fresh eyes: The Infographic Bible
A review of the visual treat that is The Infographic Bible. Considering the lessons for others visualising textual data & sharing examples.
Seeing with fresh eyes through the latest from Edward Tufte
A review of “Seeing with Fresh Eyes” the latest book from Edward Tufte. How this artist reveals the seeing & conscience you need for data viz.
3 all too common mistakes analysts make in their technical work
Continuing our series shedding light on common mistakes made by analysts. Here are 3 more mistakes they often make during the technical work.
3 all too common mistakes analysts make when contracting for work
Start of a series on 10 all too common mistakes analysts make. In this post I share 3 that analysts make when contracting/agreeing brief.
Sharing our readers’ progress with data literacy campaigns
Sharing results from our 2021 survey on data literacy campaigns. Discover how other data leaders are approaching this challenge & using what.
Achieving Digital Transformation success through more discipline
Book review of “Why Digital Transformations Fail” by Tony Saldanha. Unpacking what you’ll find in this book. Why disciplined execution is key
What progress are you making on data literacy education for your execs?
A poll of progress with data literacy programmes for senior leaders. For all data leaders & those responsible for data literacy in their org.
Find the best of Psychometrics to help you as a leader or a coach
Book review of “Psychometrics in Coaching” edited by Prof J Passmore. Summarising the 17 tools reviewed and other best practice provided here