Gather more data, understand less…
Some thoughts on why orgs find data capabilities and leveraging insights so hard, despite years of investment and initiatives. There probably isn’t a single organisation that has not had a clear strategic imperative to do more with its data in recent years....
Trustfulness and professionalism
In a complex world where few of us have time to understand the intricate detail of data, accounting, law and perhaps even code, we will need trusted professionals to help us navigate complexity. So whilst automation and technology will probably reduce headcount in the profession overall, the prize for those who can use our new technology superpowers to create value for their clients will be ever greater. Algorithmic transparency and code standards can help us trust the underlying machinery, but I predict we will still place our trust in humans to make the final judgement.
The best data insights become useless if no-one trusts them
At truly data-driven companies, such as Google or Facebook, where the business model relies on customer data to function, there is no question of trusting data, it’s embedded in the DNA of the company. But unfortunately the same isn’t yet true for the wider business...
Getting ready for Data Ops
We spend so much time deep in the woods trying to help established firms become less divided by vertical hierarchy and more laterally connected, that sometimes it is good to raise our view and consider the prize that lies ahead for those with the courage, imagination...
Linklog 94: Banking Open Data Challenge
This week’s curator, Livio Hughes, shares some early thoughts on the challenges faced by banks in complying with the upcoming open data regulations and picks 5 links for further reading on the topic. Open data innovation: can banks do it? Since writing my last post,...
Linklog 86: When should we trust our data?
This week’s curator, Sam Thomas, looks at some of the DOs and DON’Ts of Big Data analytics, especially as it pertains to enterprise social networks; he also picks 5 links for further reading on the topic. How do we traverse the minefield of Enterprise Social...
The Secret to Getting Ahead is Getting Started
A key challenge for organisations approaching digital transformation is knowing where to start. There are many reports available about the why, how and when of Digital Transformation. After reading them, you might think it sounds like a simple process for...
Organisations in the age of algorithms
Earlier this week, I gave a talk at the excellent State of the Net event in Milan about organisations in the age of algorithms. I have embedded the slides at the bottom of this post, but here is an outline of what I had to say. This is an exciting time for...