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
Tag: softer skills
February 10, 2022
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.
Calling Bullshit: a book to develop your Critical Thinking skills
Book review of “Calling Bullshit: The art of scepticism in a data-driven world” a vital book to help you nurture your critical thinking skills
Anna’s adventures in making a bigger impact (4 = insight generation)
Continuing Anna Liszt’s story, how she learns to make a bigger impact. In chapter 4, Anna prepares a customer insight generation workshop.
Anna’s adventures in making a bigger impact (chapter 3 = buy-in)
Continuing our story of how Anna learns to make a bigger difference as an analyst in a business. In chapter 3, she helps Max achieve buy-in.
Anna’s adventures in making a bigger impact (chapter 2 = planning)
Continuing our story of how Anna learns to make a bigger difference as an analyst in a business. In chapter 2, she focusses on more planning.
Anna’s adventures in making a bigger impact (chapter 1 = Questioning)
The story of Anna Liszt’s adventures in making a bigger impact. Part 1, how questioning helps Anna overcome the memory of a bad experience.
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 subpersonalities an analyst needs, part 2: technical steps
Part 2 of a series exploring the subpersonalities that analysts need to bring to their work. These ones empower the 3 steps of technical work
The subpersonalities an analyst needs, part 1: contracting
Part 1 of a series exploring the subpersonalities that analysts need to bring to their work. The first 3 empower the 3 steps of contracting.
Softer Skills matter for your interview prep too – how to show them
How to demonstrate your competency in the Softer Skills needed by analysts & data scientists. A guide for your interview prep using model.
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.