The Data-Decision Symphony
As I have explained in previous blog posts, I am almost as obsessive-compulsive about literature and philosophy as I am…
Finding Important Data for a Modeling Exercise
Crosstabs, boxplots and scatterplots can be effectively used to find 'important data' amidst the growing tidal wave of information from…
Visualize Social Connections with Mind Mapping?
I just had a great conversation with Kyle Lewis, an Account Representative with MindJet, one of the leading mind mapping…
The Long Term Value of Community Relations
Most marketers have a careful eye on metrics, such as cost per lead, conversion rates, and the holy grail of…
Learning about data warehousing for mid-sized companies
My focus on the mid-market has caused me to speak with and work with companies looking at business intelligence from…
Smarter Commuting Starts With Analytics, Visualization
Anyone who has driven in New York City’s rush-hour traffic might want to consult with Charles Komanoff before doing it…
Resource Mistakes, Part II: Brian, Stewie, and TCO
In last week’s post, I wrote about organizations that fail to secure the requisite resources while undertaking major information management…
Video: Oh, the Data You’ll Show!
In May, I wrote a Dr. Seuss style blog post called Oh, the Data You’ll Show! inspired by the great…
Social Engineering — Hacking by Asking
“Hi, this is Robert Downs from Dell support — I got redirected to this number by accident by the guy…

