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Thoughts on making practical use of analytics
March 23, 2026
Why data maturity needs an operating model Data maturity does not improve through tools, dashboards, or isolated and disconnected investments. It improves through an operating model. In the context of data maturity, an operating model defines how data flows, how decisions are made, how roles are coordinated, and how outcomes are produced. The Data Maturity […]
December 29, 2025
Introduction: AI and the Blurring of Organizational Boundaries Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) is blurring the lines between functions in certain enterprises. For example, product designers can now contribute directly to code, while engineers can increasingly participate in product design decisions. In the world of data analytics, generative AI techniques like “conversational analytics” attempt to enable […]
October 27, 2025
Understanding the Insights Supply Chain The Insights Supply Chain describes how to lead data professionals and organize their teams to generate insights from data. This framework establishes organizing principles for empowering data professionals across a range of expertise and data domains. Just as the people of the Insights Supply Chain have profiles and personalities, the […]