ANALYTICAL IMPACT
Unlocking the full value of analytics
Sophic helps organisations turn analytical capability into meaningful business impact.
We run practical workshops and development programmes that help your analytical community understand the business, work more effectively with stakeholders and turn their analysis into action.
Because great analysis isn't just about getting the numbers right. It's about making a difference.
6
DISCIPLINES
OF ANALYTICAL
PRACTICE
Analytics is changing.
Organisations have invested heavily in data, technology and analytical talent — what we call analytical capability. Yet many still struggle to turn that investment into the impact they expect.
The difference is in how that capability is applied — how analysts understand the business, engage with stakeholders, manage demand, communicate insight and influence decisions.
That's Analytical Practice.
The question is whether your organisation is changing with it.
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Analytical Capability
Analytical Practice
Analytical Impact
We help analysts and analytical teams develop the skills, behaviours and practices that turn analytical capability into greater business impact.
Through practical, tailored workshops and development programmes, we focus on the people-side of analytics — helping analysts work more effectively with the business, build stronger stakeholder relationships and make their analysis count.
Because the value of analytics isn't measured by what you produce. It's measured by the difference it makes.
Analytical Impact Model
From analytical capability to meaningful impact
The Consultant Mindset
WHY WE WORK
THIS WAY
THE MINDSET TO WORK DIFFERENTLY
A curious, commercial and proactive mindset that sees beyond the analysis to the bigger picture.
Disciplines of Analytical Practice
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THE PRACTICES TO MAKE IT REAL
Six practical disciplines that turn mindset into consistent, high-quality analytical practice.
CRUST
CREDIBILITY & TRUST
THE TRUST TO GO FURTHER
Consistently applying the mindset and the disciplines builds trust and capability with stakeholders.
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Analytical Impact
VALUE AND
RESPECT
THE IMPACT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Greater influence, better decisions and a stronger reputation for the analytical function.
GREATER TRUST CREATES GREATER OPPORTUNITY
As trust and credibility grow, you are involved earlier, given more context
and have greater influence - enabling even greater impact.
Sophic's model provides a framework for understanding the potential of your analytical capability — and how to turn it into meaningful impact.
ABOUT
Why use Sophic?
"In my 30+ years working in analytics, I’ve seen first-hand that unlocking the full value of analytical capability takes far more than software and technical expertise.
To turn analysis into better business decisions, analysts need to be able to understand the business, work effectively with stakeholders, manage demand, communicate insight clearly and influence decisions.
These are the practices that turn analytical capability into analytical impact.
I’ve worked with hundreds of analysts and analytical teams across a wide range of organisations, and I’ve seen what differentiates those who simply produce good analysis from those who become trusted and influential partners to the business.
Drawing on decades of experience leading, coaching and developing analytical teams, Sophic helps analysts and analytical teams develop these skills and practices through practical, tailored workshops and development programmes.
The aim is simple: to help your analytical capability deliver more value, more consistently."
Steve Hulmes
Owner & Workshop Facilitator
Some of my recent clients.
For more information on Sophic's Analytical Impact Tool and how I can support your analytical teams and wider organisation contact me to organise a no obligation fact finding discussion.
You can also contact Sophic by using this form:
Tel: 0161 706 1363
Email: steve@sophic.co.uk