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

In a rapidly evolving business world, we find ourselves navigating through unprecedented changes. Adapting to these changes is imperative for survival, let alone success. In this modern era of business, the key to thriving lies in completely utilising your internal resources often supported by at least one trusted partner. The team at Geordie Consulting has...Read More

Overseeing the first month of a brand-new year can comes with mixed feelings. It gives us the excitement of a clean slate to restart or reinvent what we have perceived as a failure. This is tempered with apprehension; it can be a daunting process and overwhelming. We are nearly into February, how are you doing?...Read More

A week into the year, we find ourselves starting to repeat difficult tasks and question why we are doing this. Believe us when we tell you that is normal. First, let us answer the question about how we ended last week. “Practice excellence, and it will become habitual”. This is the challenge we have to...Read More

Let us start by saying Happy New Year! At this time, many of us seem to think “New Year, New me”, and as if to prove our favourite saying true, LinkedIn is again filled with “New Year, new job” posts. These will be the tip of the iceberg, “New Year, New me” in business will...Read More