How are Softer Skills still relevant for Data Leaders? Part 7: Sign-Off
3 tips for data or analytics leaders to achieve more sign-offs and commercial investment in their teams. A leaders version of Sign-Off skills
Tag: skills
October 14, 2022
How are Softer Skills still relevant for Data Leaders? Part 3: Buy-In
Continuing our series exploring the softer skills needed by data leaders (not just analysts). In this post we explore how to secure buy-in.
How to learn the real practice of Adaptive Leadership
A book review of “The Practice of Adaptive Leadership” by Heifetz, Grashow & Linsky. Why this very practical book matters & you should read it
What presents does Brand Santa really need this year?
Why competencies to thrive in the Digital Era may answer the question of what presents does Brand Santa need this year, advises Tony Boobier.
What tools should a good analyst have in their toolbox? (part 1 = technical)
Which tools should you ensure analysts have in their toolbox? Guest blogger & experience Analytics leader, Martin Squires, shares his recommended tools.
Unicorn Farming: Building Capabilities Against the Odds (Part 2 of 2)
Experienced Data Science leader, Ryan den Rooijen shares how to be building capabilities in Data Science against the odds, without unicorns.
Unicorn Farming: Building Capabilities Against the Odds (Part I)
Guest blogger, Ryan den Rooijen, shares his experience of unicorn farming – recruiting the talent he needs for a data science team (part 1 of 2)
How to create a Stakeholder Map and why you need one
Do you have a stakeholder map? Is it up-to-date and do you use it? Those questions frequently come up when I’m working with clients. In […]
The most important skills for Data Scientists in businesses
Which are the most important skills, needed by analysts or data scientists? It’s an interesting question to ponder. It is tempting to fall back on […]
The benefits of a competency framework for your analysts
As we focus on Analytics & Data Science this month, I’ve been reminded of how a Competency Framework can help. Both work with clients, and […]
Is your customer insight career a spectacular display or in a box?
Whilst working in Amsterdam (not the venue to choose when remembering Guy Fawkes), I was reminded how insight analysts & leaders can shine brightly in […]