Among recruiters, purple squirrels are candidates that have (according to Wikipedia): ”…precisely the right education, experience, and qualifications that perfectly fits a job’s multifaceted requirements… In theory, this prized purple squirrel could immediately handle all the expansive variety of responsibilities of a job description with no training and would allow businesses to function with fewer…
Continue ReadingBig Data Prescribes Better Healthcare and Pharma Outcomes
While other industries, such as retail, have been quick to embrace big data, healthcare and pharmaceutical companies are beginning to unlock its value. Many are just now beginning to use analytics to increase competitiveness, fine-tune sales pipelines, and accelerate R&D and product development. Analysts predict the global healthcare analytics market is likely to grow to…
Continue ReadingThe Best Analytics Conference of the Year – DA Hub
Most of us are fortunate to get the budget to attend 1 analytics conference per year. If you want to build expertise in digital, marketing or customer analytics, the Digital Analytics Hub is an easy choice. The Format: Unlike traditional conferences, you will not sit and listen to Powerpoint presentations or sales pitches. DA…
Continue ReadingIQ Workforce Sponsors DA Hub
I have been to dozens of analytics conferences, but my favorite two were both X Change Summits. That’s why I was disappointed when the event folded after EY acquired Semphonic. Good news… IT’S BACK!! Matthias Bettag and Michael Feiner, who revived the conference in Europe (with Gary Angel’s blessing and support) are bringing the rebranded…
Continue ReadingYou Lost Your Analytics Manager. Now What?
Hopefully it was a peaceful, planned transition with sufficient time and a clear successor in place… but usually not. This departure can bring a pile of new problems onto your desk: Potentially expensive brain drain Highly distracted team and/or a major uptick in office politics Major loss of time and momentum Battle to get adequate…
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