In my 20 years of experience, I've seen how data centralization and visualization can support strategic decision making by making complex data from multiple sources clear and easy to interpret. This ...

BI tools only work with clean, reliable data. Leaders can start by assigning ownership, setting clear standards and running regular checks. Focusing first on critical data sources and building ...

The Fast Company Executive Board is a private, fee-based network of influential leaders, experts, executives, and entrepreneurs who share their insights with our audience. BY Dan McKone It’s become an ...

Analytics have revolutionized many sports, and basketball is no exception. In the NBA, data-driven strategies are shaping everything from roster construction to game-time decisions. This article ...

Artificial intelligence has already demonstrated a wide range of useful applications, such as helping digital creators streamline their work. But, based on my experience as a business owner, I’ve ...

1. Establish Clear Goals and KPIs: First and foremost, it is essential to define what you aim to achieve through your marketing efforts and which Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) will help measure ...

Data has always been relied upon to make business decisions. It's good data that allows businesses to understand how well things are going, and where improvements need to be made. With competitive ...

For as long as humanity has conducted business, we’ve used data to make better decisions. Farmers observed which crops flourished in which seasons and planted accordingly. Vendors saw which products ...

Utilizing market research to inform decision-making begins with clearly identifying the objective: What specific goal am I looking to achieve? The scope and nature of the decision to be made will ...

Companies spend lots of time trying to figure out who is engaged with their work, which managers are the most effective leaders, and how to keep good employees from leaving. Historically, those ...

Making financial decisions can be a daunting task, especially if you’re just starting out, but the same applies to even the most experienced. The simple answer is: You can’t auto-pilot investing and ...