Data leader, it’s time for you to tackle motivation
Why & how data leaders need to tackle motivation for themselves and their teams if they are to succeed at delivering data-driven change too.
Tag: management
January 23, 2021
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).
Communicating bad news, 8 practical tips to help leaders
8 practical tips for leaders on communicating bad news well, or as well as possible. Experienced leader, Tony Boobier shares how to do this even in lockdown
Why most leaders suck at giving useful feedback and how you can
Why do most leaders suck at giving useful feedback? Guest blogger, Kevin Watson, shares his experience of a feedback approach that really works.
Times like these call for “Extra” Ordinary Leadership – focus on people
Why & how to deliver “extra” ordinary leadership to your team during this crisis. Guest blogger, William Buist, shares 7 tips for leaders to focus on people
How to avoid stakeholder disappointment when you deliver your analysis
How can you avoid stakeholder disappointment when deivering analysis or models? Guest blogger, Harry Powell, shares a model for finding optimal time to stop.
Can you solve the Productivity Puzzle for Analytics teams?
Can Analytics teams be more productive? That’s the Productivity Puzzle facing many Data & Analytics leaders. Guest blogger Harry Powell shares his solution.
Why non-Data Scientists can lead Data Science teams
Why non Data Scientists can lead Data Science teams well. Guest blogger, Andy Sutton makes the case for generalist leaders with the right leadership skills.
Are you a Superhero at work? Are you a cultural fit?
Are you a superhero in your workplace? Are you a good cultural fit? Guest blogger Hanne Sorteberg challenges us to think about the real culture & you.
Why your project needs less planning and more collaboration
Your project needs less planning and more collaboration. That is the controversial advice from guest blogger William Buist. Learn why it can help your team.
Agile working for Analytics teams needs a culture change
Advice for data, analytics or insight leaders who need to adopt Agile Working. First in a series of posts, this one shares 4 principles to embed in culture.
9 pitfalls for managers to avoid when agreeing your KPIs
Explaining how to use KPIs and 9 pitfalls to avoid. Practical advice for managers from guest blogger Hanne Sorteberg, as part of our series on goal setting.