Within the past couple of decades, businesses have become highly cognizant of the value that big data can bring. More recently, they have realized that access to big data in and of itself is insufficient – volumes of data by themselves do not suggest how to improve a business, and thus it is also [...]
Unless you were hiding under a rock, you are probably aware that people analytics has emerged as a big piece of the business data landscape – not just in HR departments, but across organizations! While businesses have long realized that their people are their greatest asset, it is only now that [...]
The first step of the consulting process is the discovery phase. Discovery involves gathering data from multiple sources before the consultants apply their expertise to solve a business problem. The discovery phase of a consulting engagement is therefore key to the consulting process. In a [...]
Previously, we covered why it is crucial for consultants to focus on Return on Knowledge (ROK) as a metric for clients. We also examined how consultants can lay the groundwork for measuring a client’s ROK. In this post, we will look at the processes and methodologies necessary to actually go [...]
Big Data – I know, it’s that term again! But like it or not, it is here to stay – in 2015 and beyond. However, there is a change in the way big data is being discussed. Somehow people are no longer characterizing big data as the best thing to happen to the business world, and somehow big data [...]
I recently had the privilege of sharing the stage with one of a rare breed of true futurists – Jerry Overton, at Innovation Enterprise’s Chief Innovation Officer Summit, NYC. Jerry is the Head of Advanced Analytics Research in CSC’s ResearchNetwork, one of around a dozen Distinguished [...]
People talk and theorize about Return on Knowledge all the time, but what’s the key to making it a reality? Return on Knowledge (ROK) is the latest buzz phrase in the business innovation world. Every day, people walk in and out of your offices with knowledge and perspectives in their heads, on [...]
When it comes to big data consulting, there is one clear factor that is common to all use cases – people! Think about this – Big data is ultimately about people, even when it’s not! You need people within the big data cycle to monitor, interpret and analyze all the data too. Rather than [...]
We are already in the era of big data, and it is only getting bigger. Every day we gain faster access to a larger volume of data, which then must be analyzed in order to fully capitalize on this expanding resource. Image courtesy of infocux via Flickr But this wealth of data can be incredibly [...]
