The Hidden Cost of the Spreadsheet Nobody Questions
Five hours a week reconciling reports can become 260 hours a year. An illustrative look at the time, effort and unanswered questions behind routine reporting.
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Reflections on data, consultancy and the people behind the work.
From Dashboard to Decision: A Practical Checklist
Five checks to turn performance reporting into practical action: clarify the decision, examine the measure, add context, listen to users and agree a next step.
Read moreThree Ways an Accurate Dashboard Can Still Mislead Decision-Makers
Misleading averages, outdated targets and missing context: three ways accurate reporting can leave leaders with an incomplete picture, and practical questions to ask.
Read moreYour Dashboard Is Green. So Why Is Your Business Struggling?
A dashboard can be technically accurate and still provide an incomplete picture. Beyond the Dashboard, Part 1: curiosity, context and the questions behind the numbers.
Read moreThe Invisible Work of Becoming Visible
There is an enormous amount of work involved in trying to create work. A reflection on visibility, networking and the human side of building an independent consultancy.
Read moreWhat Is Messy Data Costing Your Business?
The cost of unreliable data can show up in repeated work, conflicting reports and delayed decisions. Where should an organisation start?
Read moreBuilding a Consultancy Means Building Trust
Building dashboards can feel easier than building relationships. Starting Predictive Insight has brought the human side of analytics into sharper focus.
Read moreA Little Joy Beside the Laptop
A personal reflection on collectibles, comfort and why adulthood should leave room for play.
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