Executives Don’t Like Analytics: Why Business Isn’t Data-Driven
The business bestseller lists have showcased several high-profile books featuring case studies of companies enjoying competitive advantage from their cutting-edge…
“Average” Statistics that Bruise Our Ears
The term “on average” denotes the usual amount of something. However, using “average” in presentations, media and more can be…
Was Edison “Agile”? Extracting New Value from Old Techniques
“Agile” is a hot concept in product development and project management these days, especially in software development. Use of the…
Predictive Analytics in the Cloud Research on SmartData Collective
SmartData Collective and Decision Management Solutions are partnering to bring some exciting new research to the SmartData Collective community. A…
Is Analytics-Based Performance Management Art, Craft or Science?
When visiting Rome as a tourist how can anyone not admire the incredible structural achievements of Italian sculptors, artists and…
Squealer Pig’s Persuasive (Mis)Use of Statistics
Animal Farm’s Squealer Pig was always proficient at rattling off compelling statistics on productivity, output and more. And from the…
Applying Data Analytics to Customer Experience and Service on Social Media
Recently we interviewed Amir Dekel, Director of Marketing and Communications for ClickFox, a provider of "customer experience analytics." In results…
Forget Derivatives – Hedge Risks with Innovation and Integrated Data
To protect against wild currency swings or volatile commodity costs, one surefire strategy employed by senior managers is hedging risk…
Data Deluge Means No More Leonardo Da Vinci’s
Think of Leonardo da Vinci and such images as “Mona Lisa” or “The Last Supper” probably come to mind. Labeled…
The Unintended Consequences of Combining Technology and Speed
Technology is often hailed as innovation vehicle, productivity booster, and enabler of a higher standard of living for all global…
