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Not all unused data is an untapped goldmine. Some of it is just digital junk. The real problem isn't too little data usage—it's too little purpose in data collection.

For years, we've been told that "data is the new [X]." Companies hoard it, vendors hype it, and consultants insist that … Read full article

Data isn't just numbers—it's a mirror. But too often, organizations adjust the lighting rather than face what it reveals.

Many companies invest millions in analytics infrastructure while perfecting the art of ignoring inconvenient truths. We've all seen this "theater of corporate analytics": Positive metrics turn into polished presentations, while troubling … Read full article

"You need a data strategy" is sound advice. Yet it tends to land in the boardroom with the elegance of a lead balloon. The problem? It’s often confused with an operational IT plan.

Say "data strategy" in a meeting and watch executives squirm. While everyone will acknowledge that it's an … Read full article

Your data problems aren't actually about data—they're X-rays revealing deeper organizational issues.

Data struggles are not just broken dashboards or fragmented databases—they're revelations about how teams collaborate, how decisions flow, and how leadership shapes priorities.

👉 If Finance's spreadsheets can't talk to Marketing's dashboards, it's because Finance and … Read full article

Data governance isn't about choosing between security and innovation—that's a false dichotomy that misses the point entirely. It's about making data usable, maximizing value while minimizing risk. Achieving this demands ruthless focus.

Often misunderstood as a checkbox exercise for compliance, successful data governance turns data into a competitive edge by … Read full article