I participated in the Edinburgh Marathon with a close friend on Sunday the 26th. As we ran through the miles (and there are plenty of them in a marathon) I thought about what had transformed my life. In 2016, I did the Wall, a 69-mile ultramarathon from Carlisle to Newcastle. Let me get this out...Read More

Many people often joke or complain about this, and it is also a challenge in our consulting work, but does “Export to Excel” hurt your vision for a Modern Analytics Platform? The answer is no, but it’s not that simple. Our experience shows that “Export to Excel” can be a key way to engage people...Read More

In today’s complex business landscape, where data flows thick and fast from myriad sources, having a clear, consolidated view is crucial for informed decision-making, and a Single Pane of Glass (SPOG) reporting approach plays a key role in achieving this. To understand what is meant by a Single Pane of Glass, we must first acknowledge...Read More

We’ve discussed at length how in today’s data-driven landscape, harnessing the full potential of data requires more than just technology; it necessitates an holistic approach that encompasses people, processes, and governance. This is where a Center of Excellence (CoE) for BI & Analytics emerges as a cornerstone for success.  A Business Intelligence CoE serves as...Read More

We’ve understood that a strong data culture is a core component for the successful implementation of our Continuous Improvement Process, and that we need to start by putting our people at the heart of changes. A strong Data Culture involves all employees embracing data as part of their everyday work in an organisation that promotes...Read More

It is easy to assume, in a world of ubiquitous technology and exponential data growth, that everyone understands how the parts of the puzzle fit together to create the big picture of your company’s goals and success measures. Or that our whole workforce is easily aligned with the idea of centralising data, the quality and...Read More