by Shepherd Smith | Oct 9, 2017 | Nucleus
Hurricanes Irma and Harvey left behind mass destruction, with local hospitals being particularly devastated. One organization needed to identify which of its members (hospital and health systems) were in harm’s way and alert Members of Congress to the positive impact...
by Shepherd Smith | Sep 28, 2017 | Data Analytics
How are the most forward-thinking organizations using data analytics? They are bringing data sources together to create a solid base on which all business operations can be built. They’re using data analytics to make informed decisions that drive true organizational...
by Shepherd Smith | Sep 7, 2017 | Data Analytics, Nucleus
A data culture has many benefits, and though the actual development of one looks different in every organization, all successful cultures share core values and beliefs about the role of data. While culture develops organically, there are certain conditions that...
by Shepherd Smith | Aug 30, 2017 | Data Analytics
“If [data insights] are unread, ignored, and don’t change the business, they haven’t driven anything.” – Carl Anderson, author of Creating a Data-Driven Organization An organization with a firm data culture makes decisions based on facts instead of gut instinct,...
by Shepherd Smith | Aug 23, 2017 | Data Analytics
We know that making decisions based on facts is powerful. But even with the best analytics strategy, any organization’s efforts will be unsuccessful without a supportive data culture. So what is a data culture and why should everyone be talking about it? According to...
by Shepherd Smith | Aug 16, 2017 | Nucleus
Everyone is talking about data analytics because of its transformational power. We’ve compared data storage options (data lake vs. data warehouse) and discussed possibilities for hosting in the cloud vs. on premise. We even covered budget considerations. This brings...
by Shepherd Smith | Jul 13, 2017 | Nucleus
Your data analytics project has two key elements of success: 1) planning and executing a good strategy, and 2) budgeting accurately. Just like any large initiative, accurately budgeting will significantly impact the perception of your success. To budget well, you must...
by Shepherd Smith | Jun 29, 2017 | Data Analytics
You get why data is important, and you’re serious about transforming your organization into a culture that embraces data-informed decision-making. Carpe datum! When evaluating data analytics technology, it’s tempting to focus exclusively on the front-end design and...
by Shepherd Smith | Jun 22, 2017 | Data Analytics
Big Data. Data analytics. Business intelligence. Data lakes. Data warehouses. Data analytics buzzwords show up everywhere, from our conferences and content consumption to our conversations. But why is data such a hot topic? How can data really make a difference? Many...
by Shepherd Smith | Mar 24, 2017 | Membership
The terms retention and renewal rate are often used synonymously when assessing how effective an association is at keeping members. Recently, in working on a data analytics project with one of our association clients, I was reminded that they are in fact different...
by Shepherd Smith | Nov 2, 2016 | Nucleus
Some associations have already begun implementing processes and tools to glean actionable insights from their existing data assets, but many others are not quite there yet. There seems to be consensus on the need for more metrics and better data analytics, but we hear...
by Shepherd Smith | Apr 14, 2016 | Data Analytics
If the deluge of data science buzzwords has your head spinning faster than a ruby-slipper-wearing Kansan on her way to Oz, you’re not alone. In this post, I’ll discuss the differences between data warehouses, business intelligence, analytics, and other terms that are...
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