Chief Executives Need an MBA, with A for Analytics Paid Members Public
If there is one term newscasters seem to enjoy it is "the new normal". Crying fake news seems a bit passé, but I struggle with the proliferation of this phrase. Normal implies a sense of equilibrium, a modicum of order and proportion having been restored. We are not
Data and Analytics Leaders, Now Is Your Time To Shine Paid Members Public
As some countries are slowly reopening, albeit with major concessions to the post-pandemic reality, organisations face a challenging future. Even the most lucrative technology companies are not spared as they struggle with the cultural and mental health implications of employees' prolonged isolation and dispersion. While humans have a tendency
Mental Health Is Perhaps More Important Than Ever Paid Members Public
While analysts prefer to keep a watchful eye on the Coronavirus infection numbers [https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/] it is important to acknowledge the mental impact of the pandemic alongside the physiological. Many are separated from friends and family, facing sudden financial pressures, or struggling to come to terms with
You No Longer Have the Luxury of Ignoring Data Paid Members Public
Over the past years, many organisations have jumped on the analytics bandwagon in a quest to become more data driven. Whether they promoted senior leaders to champion data across the company, or visibly embarked on the development of data science functions, this was undoubtedly a fertile domain. Yet tales of
Dashboards, Visualisations, and the Illusion of Control Paid Members Public
With the US reporting more than 100,000 people infected with COVID-19 as of March 28, it is clear that things are going to get much worse before they get any better. Knowing what we do about the lack of consistent testing and data collection [https://qstar.ai/ten-data-challenges-we-face-with-covid-19-part-2/] – with
Ten Data Challenges We Face With COVID-19 (Pt. 2) Paid Members Public
The past week has been marked by differing levels of government responses. While some announced decisive policies, others went back and forth [https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-51892402] on the most appropriate course of action. Since COVID-19 was first acknowledged in December 2019 more than 10,000 people are confirmed
Ten Data Challenges We Face With COVID-19 (Pt. 1) Paid Members Public
On March 12 the WHO announced [https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-51876784] that "More cases are now being reported every day than were reported in China at the height of its epidemic," marking a new phase of the Coronavirus pandemic. Every day there seem to be more numbers
Why Your Analytics Transformation Needs Help From HR & Communications Paid Members Public
Those of you that I have worked with before know that I have a soft spot for HR and Corporate Comms. Not only are these teams often overworked and under resourced, but they tend to be staffed with some of the most engaged and empathetic colleagues you will meet. To