Data is about Teamwork
When we have the privilege of helping teams to work with data, Marmite comes to mind. This is the savoury yeast extract that is applied to toast, included in sandwiches, and finds its way into a myriad of recipes. The TV commercial for Marmite from a few years ago ended […]
Why FiguringOutData
Given what we do, the name of our company is easy to explain. We help businesses to ‘figure out’ their data – how to put their data to work to help the business grow. This takes about 10 seconds to say which is helpful when in a crowded room and […]
A Smart Use of Mirrors
A company we served many years ago had an appearance problem. They had encouraged staff to wear casual dress to the office whenever circumstances permitted (e.g. no client meetings). But it wasn’t long before ‘casual’ became ‘barely acceptable’ with designer holes in jeans becoming larger by the week. A full […]
Data analysis skills gap ?
Data Strategy As part of the National Data Strategy, there’s a tremendous push underway by the UK Government to develop data skills across UK industry and the Public Sector. For example, Department of Education digital bootcamps, Universities delivering data science and AI training, the Department for Culture Media and Sport […]
Four data skills Logistics firms need today
Data skills are needed today to help solve an increasingly complex conundrum. How to deliver excellent customer service, at a competitive cost, while reducing the carbon footprint and fulfilling all elements of the company’s Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) agenda? Whilst, at the same time, coping with issues that come […]
Data strategy to deliver the budget
Data strategy is growing in importance in commercial businesses and within the public sector. An increasing number of organisations recognise that data is a core asset that has the potential to unlock significant amounts of value. A data strategy determines how this will be achieved. It involves creating a limited […]
Data strategy in 7 steps
A data strategy defines how an organisation will use data to achieve its objectives. It also describes all the data related activities that need to take place for this to be possible. Within some business sectors, e.g. Transport and Logistics, the case for having a data strategy is a strong […]
What do we mean by digital skills?
A great many organisations face an acute shortage of digital skills. But it is hard to know what skills are needed. For some, the most relevant might be relatively basic e.g. to navigate around a CRM system. For others, they may be more advanced (e.g. the development of an e-commerce […]
Dashboard tunnel vision
The return to work post lockdown presents us with a great opportunity to rethink how we want to work with information. This is because we are being released from many of the conformities that have guided our working lives so far. For example, our organisations are going to feel different […]
To get more sustainable – start measuring
As Earth Day arrives more businesses are working towards greater levels of sustainability than ever before. The Green Business Bureau (https://greenbusinessbureau.com) has some good advice for those businesses wanting to push on down the sustainability path. Set it as a proper strategic objective and implement it on that basis. E.g. […]