What can we learn about data storytelling from The Atlas of Experience?
A classic example of visual storytelling, what can ‘The Atlas of Experience’ teach analysts today? Tony Boobier shares why it inspires him.
March 2, 2022
Your Data Storytelling needs less data and more stories (part 2 of 2)
Part two of series on Data Storytelling. Why you need more of a focus one story & not just data viz, plus how to learn from South Park & GOT.
Your Data Storytelling needs less data and more stories (part 1 of 2)
Why you need to focus on storytelling and not just good data visualisations to tell compelling data stories. A challenge from Martin Squires.
How classifying & fixing dirty data can help even those using spreadsheets
How classifying & fixing your dirty data can help all teams, including those just using spreadsheets. A book from Susan Walsh to help you.
The journey of developing vital Soft Skills in analytical leaders
A review of “Soft Skills Hard Results” by Anne Taylor and why this busy book is helpful for data & analytics leaders is read in the right way
Why being passionate about your work can be a mistake
The danger of being passionate about your work tipping over from being a positive motivation into obsession & a defensive resistance to change
Why data & analytics leaders need the real meaning of a Growth Mindset
Confessing that I had the concept of a Growth Mindset all wrong. But what I have learnt from my mistake & how that can help analysts & leaders
How your mental attitude can be a blocker or enabler for others at work
How is your mental attitude as a leader helping or hindering you & others at work? Andy Sutton shares a journey toward mental health at work.
Can the right mentality help leaders stay happy?
Tony Boobier reflects on the winning mentality leaders need to succeed. Considering the mix of happiness, self-awareness & resilience needed.
Don’t Look Up, how it’s a lesson in data storytelling
How watching the film “Don’t look up” inspired analyst Tristan Mobbs to spot these lessons for analysts in the art of data storytelling.
Why developing Mental Toughness should be a must for data leaders
Sharing a book review of “Developing Mental Toughness” and why this focus is so relevant for analysts and today’s data leaders. Learn MTQ48.
The round up of 2021, reviewing the best of our blog and podcast guests
A review of the year 2021 on the Customer Insight Leader blog & podcast. Revisiting themes of the year & sharing our most popular content.