With Cross-Tab OLAP Analytics, I’m (Almost) the Queen of the World!

Oct 15, 2012

With Cross-Tab OLAP Analytics, I’m (Almost) the Queen of the World! Last year I attended a business conference. You know the kind – they are designed to show you new ways to manage your business and to remind you that … Continued

A Balanced Scorecard Assures Your Team Will Win!

Aug 31, 2012

A Balanced Scorecard Assures Your Team Will Win! If you’re a baseball fan, you probably think a Balanced Scorecard is one that puts the best team on the field and combines great hitting with great pitching. If you’re an IT … Continued

Today’s BI Forecast: Clear Visibility

Jun 15, 2012

Today’s BI Forecast: Clear Visibility Have you noticed that meteorologists get the weather forecast wrong at least 50% of the time? In business, we do our own forecasting and, more times than not, we get it wrong. Businesses need forecasting … Continued

See the Future! Psychics vs. Accurate Business Forecasting and Trend Analysis

May 31, 2012

See the Future! Psychics vs. Accurate Business Forecasting and Trend Analysis Do you have a psychic on your staff? I didn’t think so. Most of us would find it hard to justify that kind of resource to our management team. … Continued

Are You Focused on the Rule or the Exception? Hint: Throw Away the Rule Book

May 15, 2012

Are You Focused on the Rule or the Exception? Hint: Throw Away the Rule Book In life, we usually focus on the rule, rather than the exception to the rule. ‘The rule’ is what will usually happen, and if we … Continued

BI Consulting for the Seasoned Skeptic!

Apr 30, 2012

BI Consulting for the Seasoned Skeptic! A healthy dose of skepticism never hurt a business pro! When it comes to BI consulting, skepticism shouldn’t keep you from hiring a BI consultant but it should dictate WHICH BI consultant you choose. … Continued

Explore Your Sensitive Side with What If and Impact and Sensitivity Analysis

Jan 15, 2012

Explore Your Sensitive Side with What If and Impact and Sensitivity Analysis My family, friends and colleagues might tell you that I am not the most sensitive person on the planet. I’m a no-nonsense girl who tells the truth, even … Continued

Why Balanced Scorecards are the BEST!

Nov 30, 2011

Why Balanced Scorecards are the BEST! I am part of a task force. We are trying to understand our declining customer profitability (and we’d better do it fast or I will have to update my resume). We are trying to … Continued

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