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: data science
December 15, 2022
How are Softer Skills still relevant for Data Leaders? Part 6: Insight
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
Learning from “The Book of Why” about Casual Science
Book review of Judea Pearl’s masterpiece: “The Book of Why”. An introduction to Causal Science. Why it matters for data scientists & analysts
A common mistake analysts make, failing to recognise your own bias
As an analyst do you fail to recognise your own bias? Or have you implemented effective coping strategies? Tony Boobier reflects on our biases
5 common mistakes made by analysts and how to avoid them in future
Top 5 common mistakes made by analysts and how to avoid them. Advice from the hands-on analytics leadership experience of Andy Sutton.
Is your focus on prediction weakening your Data Science work?
Is today’s focus on prediction, rather than explanatory models, weakening the commercial impact of data teams? A challenge from Harry Powell.
The subpersonalities an analyst needs, part 3: delivering
Part 3 of 3 part series on the subpersonalities of an analyst. How the personas of a Politician, Craftsperson & Athlete help with delivering.
The power of a data thinking mindset to transform your software projects
Chief Data Scientist, Richard Pugh, explains how data thinking & design thinking can improve on the popular software-first project approach.
How to measure the ROI of your Analytics team: Part 2 = incremental profit
Harry Powell, Director of Data & Analytics at JLR explains how he calculates the incremental profit his team generates down to an income line
How to measure the ROI of your Analytics team: Part 1 = Profit
Why you Analytics team needs a measure of their ROI. Harry Powell argues for the benefits of profit as the best metric of the value-added.
Make sure you don’t drown your Unicorn as you grow
Practical advice so you don’t drown your unicorn (data science or analytics) as demand grows within your business, from Harry Powell (JLR).
Help your business recognize they have a unicorn in the attic
Should your data & analytics capability have a market valuation of over $1bn? Harry Powell shares why you may have a unicorn in your attic.