Did you know that data collection is one of the most time-consuming steps in the process of data science? But it’s definitely not as terrifying as data cleaning.The explosion in data production is making all organizations more data-driven.Collecting data is the…
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A data dictionary defines all the critical metrics and terms your business uses. It’s a simple idea that dramatically impacts how effectively your business can use its data.But how do you create a data dictionary?Continue reading How to Create a…
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Modern consumers expect a streamlined & personalized service from the retailers with whom they do business. If you can’t fulfill their expectations for an efficient and targeted product offering, many of them will waste no time in taking their business elsewhere.For retail…
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If you’re a CEO or in leadership, you’re often going to be faced with the question of what to do when your company’s data needs outstrip what your IT department, analysts, or engineers can currently handle.The answer might seem obvious:…
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You know the janky data solution your startup currently has in place just isn’t cutting it. But when you think about building what you need, you get a pit in your stomach. It feels like you’ve been asked to stop…
There’s no cookie-cutter way to choose metrics that will work for all startups. In fact, what the history shows us is that everybody who’s tried to come up with a better metrics framework has made progress but has ultimately failed…
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As an analyst, you probably spend a lot of your time creating dashboards and other reports to help your teams and Top Brass track metrics. And you probably spend at least some of this time grinding your teeth, because you…
Continue reading KPIs, OKRs, OMTM: The History of Modern Metrics & Why It Matters for Analysts
You know the drill: Sometime in mid-December, a tsunami of planning will crash into your company as teams frantically scramble to figure out their initiatives and KPIs for next year. And as they scramble, every single one of them will…
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Data is a good news/bad news situation. The good news is that companies have more information at their disposal than ever before. The bad news is that they may not know what to do with it. The first step to…
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“It’s the most wonderful time of the year,” sang Andy Williams about the Christmas season, but a “wonderful time” might not be how analysts working in e-commerce and retail see the incredibly busy and stressful season. According to the National Retail…
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LendStreet is a consumer financial health platform that offers loans to assist Americans who are deeply indebted. The product is quite complex and what we build internally is the entire customer experience as well as administrative software, which works with…
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NurseGrid’s goal is to unite the largest workforce in healthcare with cutting edge staffing and resource technology. NurseGrid creates tools for communication and collaboration for nurses, who need help with their workflows to boost engagement, productivity, and save on costs.…
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