The art of the possible
In the abstract, business analytics presents a range of powerful options to uncover meaningful insights that promotes action. And that promise is compelling to virtually any organization. But the case...
View ArticleEmbracing the human element of business analytics
Do your business analytics efforts “float aimlessly”? Do you spend millions on hardware, and wonder where the ROI is? Are you struggling to find the right analytic talent? Authors Gert Laursen and...
View ArticleThe impact of business analytics on performance and profitability
With the rising complexity of global business, gut decisions and hunches no longer suffice. Successful responses to threats and opportunities now depend on rapid and smart execution. Let me state it...
View ArticleThe good idea that never got off the ground
Defining the value of business analytics is often a challenge for organizations. But doing so can provide a business case for evolving organizational structure and processes and offer a baseline to...
View ArticleThe current state of business analytics: where do we go from here?
Since the 2007 publication of Tom Davenport’s book Competing on Analytics: The New Science of Winning, businesses have become sold on the notion that they must make use of their data to derive insight....
View ArticleThe softer side of analytics
When you are considering bringing a more analytical approach to your organization, the first thing you’ll be asked for is an estimate of the return on investment. Any vendor will happily supply you...
View ArticleAnalytics creates a healthier workforce … and bottom line
Among the wide spectrum of business units that have an application for analytics, human resources (HR) might not stand out as an obvious area that benefits from data-driven decisions. But as HR...
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