Data Insights
A fresh pair of eyes helps you grow
A fresh pair of eyes – how it helps me Each year I get to hear about great ideas being implemented around the world. And I get to ask the people who lead those initiatives any questions I like. Even better, I get to do it with colleagues from around the world who are in…
Read MoreData analysis gives us better outcomes
Data helps make things happen. It helps us understand what is happening and what might happen next. Data helps us make better choices for better outcomes. Artificial intelligence (AI) is exciting because it automates and speeds up pattern recognition but we can collect, analyse and learn from data without AI. AI doesn’t work without data.…
Read MoreImagining a future helps create it
Imagining a future helps create it. Envisioning a future state does not mean predicting the future. None of us has a crystal ball but if we can imagine what the future might hold we can be better prepared to create or influence it. Our predictions don’t need to be right. They just have to be…
Read MoreWhy a Data Strategy is good business
All organisations need a strategy to achieve and maintain a sustainable competitive advantage. Data collection, analysis, and derivation of insights is critical to creating value, and thus critical to strategy. There are many excellent publications and models on data strategy. Some of the best include: For most executives, data governance will not be a core…
Read MoreWhat is Data-Driven Strategy?
Data-Driven Strategy uses data and insights to plan and achieve business goals. It contrasts with strategy based on intuition, past experiences or theory. Data-driven strategy relies on data analysis. Data analysis gives an evidence base to enable effective decision-making. This isn’t to say traditional methods should be ignored but providing evidence to support intuition can…
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