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The Science of Influence: Turning Data Into Decisions That Stick
As data analysts, we often define our work by the numbers, models, dashboards, and SQL queries. But here’s the truth: your analysis is...
Steve Hulmes
Oct 74 min read
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The Power of Assertiveness for Data Analysts
Take Back Control of Your Time, Your Value, and Your Happiness As data analysts, we're celebrated for our technical expertise, attention...
Steve Hulmes
Sep 164 min read
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Why striving for technical excellence may compromise your impact on the business.
As data analysts, it’s easy to fall into the trap of believing that technical mastery is the ultimate goal. We hone our SQL queries,...
Steve Hulmes
Sep 163 min read
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The Power of Commercial Awareness: Elevating Data Analysis to Drive Business Impact
Data analysts play a pivotal role in shaping business strategies, but their true value isn’t just in crunching numbers—it’s in...
Steve Hulmes
Sep 164 min read
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Taming Stakeholders and Building "Crust": The Key to Gaining Credibility and Trust with Decision Makers
In today’s fast-paced data-driven world, top analysts understand that technical skills alone won’t guarantee success. It’s not just about...
Steve Hulmes
Sep 163 min read
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What our own research has taught us about visualisation theory
When it comes to choosing the right chart for your data presentation, the sheer variety of options in modern analytics software can feel...
Steve Hulmes
Sep 163 min read
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Unlocking the Power of Data Literacy in Your Organisation
In recent conversations with clients and industry experts, the topics of data literacy and fluency are coming up more frequently. As...
Steve Hulmes
Sep 165 min read
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Too much demand? Here are some practical steps to avoid over-committing.
It’s great when an analytical team is in demand - it means the organisation is hungry for your services and is keen to leverage the...
Steve Hulmes
Sep 164 min read
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How do we know if we are a great analyst?
Some analysts might find this surprising, but being great isn't just about how technically skilled you are, nor is it something you can...
Steve Hulmes
Sep 163 min read
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Working passively is bad for the analyst, bad for the stakeholder and bad for the organisation - so what can analysts do to change this?
When I run my workshops for analysts, I often survey the participants to understand their frustrations and challenges. Frequently, these...
Steve Hulmes
Sep 164 min read
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Should your company develop a Data Literacy or Data Fluency programme?
As reporting and analytical tools continue to evolve, the push to empower end-users with these software capabilities becomes harder to...
Steve Hulmes
Sep 164 min read
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Are your reports/dashboards robust and intuitive to read?
When you've had your head buried in the details of the data it can be difficult to see the wood for the trees and this can compromise...
Steve Hulmes
Sep 162 min read
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How do you avoid style-over-substance when visualising data?
It's surprising how some charts are praised for their visual appeal, yet upon closer analysis, they prove to be overly complex and fail...
Steve Hulmes
Sep 162 min read
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54% of data analysts spend only 20% of their week doing technical work.
I recently ran a poll to gain some understanding of how much time analysts feel they have available in their working week to focus on...
Steve Hulmes
Sep 162 min read
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Data Analysts: Are you a 'number cruncher' or a consultant?
Your resounding answer should be ‘a consultant!’ That's what's required by your organisation; simply spewing out reports and analyses...
Steve Hulmes
Sep 162 min read
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Are you confusing your stakeholders?
Despite the significance of meticulous details, many analysts encounter a challenge when conveying the outcomes of their efforts to...
Steve Hulmes
Sep 163 min read
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How can I stop over-committing?
It’s a good sign when the business recognises the need for analytics to support their decision making. However, the result can often be...
Steve Hulmes
Sep 166 min read
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Why modern analytics software may actually hinder your analysts...
As the desire for insight and analytics has grown exponentially over the last 10 years, so has the capability and range of solutions...
Steve Hulmes
Sep 163 min read
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How analytics teams can remain effective and sane during the Covid era
Speaking to various analytical teams during the Covid-19 pandemic, it’s clear that maintaining balanced workloads and keeping up...
Steve Hulmes
Sep 165 min read
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Does your organisation need an 'analytics translator'?
Someone who bridges the gap between analytics and decision-making within your business, turning commercial challenges into coherent...
Steve Hulmes
Sep 165 min read
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