How thinking about the economics of data & analytics can help
A review of Bill Schmarzo’s “The economics of data, analytics and digital transformation” and how it can help data leaders maximise value.
Tag: book
December 15, 2022
Leadership lessons from ex-President Barak Obama
Leadership lessons from President Barak Obama. Relevant insights for data & analytics leaders gleaned from reading memoirs “A Promised Land”.
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.
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.
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.
What you can learn from ‘Be Data Literate’ for your own campaign
Book review of “Be Data Literate” by Jason Morrow. New guest blogger Tristan Mobbs shares what all types of leaders can gain from this book.
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
How a wider repertoire of charts gives Better Data Visualizations
Book review of the wonderful “Better Data Visualizations” from Jon Schwabish. How this book will help you expand your repertoire of charts.
Adopting a healthy scepticism of thinking fast with data
Tony Boobier shares lessons from “Thinking Fast & Slow” for the challenge of what mindset is needed by analysts & those interpreting data.
Mastering the Art of Statistics with this brilliant book
Book review of the brilliant “The Art of Statistics Learning from Data” by Prof David Spiegelhalter – why data & analytics leaders need this.
How are you going to make your work meaningful this year?
Book review of “Man’s search for meaning” by Viktor Frankl. Outlining the lessons from Auschwitz & Logotherapy for leaders in today’s world.
Thinking about AI and the Future of Banking with Tony
Book review of “AI and the Future of Banking” by Tony Boobier. How this book can help you think about the full context & drivers to consider.