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IS YOUR DATA WAREHOUSE DYING?

Most data warehouse projects are big, highly visible and very expensive - so when they fail it’s usually pretty dramatic and career limiting. What are the signs you need to watch out for when your data warehouse is dying? Read More

BRANDING THE DATA WAREHOUSE

Big projects, like a data warehouse, often make users feel a little scared and unenthusiastic, which can put a serious damper on the project. If you want to keep your users interested and the data warehouse project alive - branding could be the just the thing you need. Read More

OUR USERS ARE ANIMALS

While management may have approved the initial data warehouse project, users will keep the warehouse going or destroy it. We look at an interesting way to classify users and give some good advice on how to manage them. Read More

KAIZEN YOUR BI TEAM?

Kaizen is based on the belief that everything can be improved. The word originated in Japan and means change (kai) for the here and now (zen). Many of us look at our BI projects and say “it seems to be doing okay”, but if we follow the principles of Kaizen we’ll see that the project can be continually improved? Read More

WHERE DO YOU FIT IN THE BI TEAM?

Ability and personality are the two main things that contribute towards job satisfaction. A job that interests you and suits your ability and personality is far more rewarding than jobs that don’t. So where do you fit? Read More

ARE MEETINGS MEETING THEIR OBJECTIVES?

Have you ever sat in a meeting and wondered “What on earth am I doing here?” Do you get the feeling that most meetings are a complete waste of time and money? Find out what you can do to get the most out of your meeting. Read More

GETTING THE POINT ACROSS

Do you sometimes struggle to find just the right words for your Business Case, Executive Summary or other written materials? Words have meaning, and choosing the right words is essential if you want to get your point across. Read More

OH NO!!! I HAVE TO WRITE A RFP

Writing an RFP can be a daunting task, but it's possible to write a very effective RFP by keeping a few key issues in mind." Read More