In today’s fast-paced world, the allure of being “data-driven” often overshadows the profound power of being “insight-driven.” While data offers the backbone for strategic decisions, it’s the insights […]
The Energy Paradox & Data Quality: A Surprising Analogy
Ever heard of the energy paradox? It’s the counterintuitive idea that spending your days lounging on the couch makes you more tired, whereas exercising, although seemingly exhausting, actually […]
Constantly Battling Data Quality Issues? You Might be playing the wrong game.
In many organizations, the data team is often seen as the sole guardian of data quality. But is this a fair expectation? Imagine a soccer game where the […]
The Great Debate: Toilet Paper Rolls and Data Standards
Have you ever found yourself frustrated over the way a toilet paper roll is hung? It’s a simple thing, yet when someone places it against the ‘accepted standard’ […]
Unexpected Races & Community Dynamics in Data & Analytics
While on a forest walk with my son, an impromptu race with a field of horses turned into an exhilarating chase. What began as a playful sprint between […]
Why Being Insight-Driven, Not Data-Driven, Is Like Truly Understanding Christmas
As we approach the festive season, a thought struck me about the parallels between Christmas and the way businesses approach data. Often, we hear about being ‘data-driven’ as […]
Data & Analytics: A Lesson from the Forest Floor
In the forest’s undergrowth, a hidden hero, the mycelium network, mirrors a vital truth in Data & Analytics. Like mushrooms, our data products are the visible fruits, easily […]
Context is King
While on a thoughtful stroll this summer, contemplating changes I wanted to bring into my life, I stumbled upon a simple rock placed on a tree. A message […]