As we look forward to a summer of sport, our focus also shifts to the topic of leadership and what is a leader? With the World Cup & Wimbledon to watch, I’m sure there will be plenty of examples of determination. Athletes will demonstrate courage, winning against the odds & some will truly lead their teams. […]
Beyond April Fools Day, 4 tips to avoid being a foolish insight leader all year round. Avoid pitfalls related to data management, culture, targets & failure
A book review of “Platform” by Michael Hyatt and how it can help Customer Insight Leaders create a social media platform for their message.
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
Why Generative AI won’t kill the need for (good) analysts. A peek into Martin Squires’ musical tastes, plus two great book recommendations.
Sharing 3 false economies that data leaders need to resist. Each are typical cost challenges faced by data leaders that incur hidden costs.
Helping data & analytics leaders to save money. What opportunities could you identify from thinking Reduce, Reuse & Recycle your data?
Reflections for data & analytics leaders inspired by the season of Advent. How can data leaders develop virtues that help them in their roles?
Why language skills and words also matter when communicating actionable insights. Why data leaders need to master words as well as statistics
Next in our series on the softer skills that help data leaders in their roles. Building on what works for analysts. Part 6: Insight Generation
Continuing our series on how data leaders (not just analysts) need softer skills to succeed. Part 4 – the skills needed at the Data stage.
What can data leaders learn from the softer skills needed by analysts? Part 2 of our series for data leaders looks at planning.