Environments that encourage learning, sharing and discovery will prosper. Environments that don't will not achieve high performance. I snickered at this title when I first thought about it. How does one "create" a "data culture" exactly? Previously I discussed training, tracking and reporting successes, all...
InterWorks just had our company summit a few weeks ago, and we had some hands-on training with ThoughtSpot. We are seeing so many clients who have multiple BI platforms and we want to know everything we can about how we can all get stronger in...
Predictive analytics should not be part of your initial BI system deployment. When you have finished building the BI system workflows and data warehouse, you have established the foundations for predictive analytics. Predictive analytics uses machine learning and artificial intelligence (ML/AI) applied to historical data...
Usually with a modern data stack, a company will strive to have maximum user engagement, results-centered flows and content that brings value to its corporation. Now more than ever, software technologies can supply dozens, or even hundreds, of their own built-in, powerful tools. As a...
Worksheets serve as the cornerstone of a curated, delightful search experience in ThoughtSpot. Worksheets allow ThoughtSpot developers to set contextual guardrails on your data model and create datasets that can be tailored to the needs of multiple audiences. As your ThoughtSpot user base grows, the...
How do you measure the hard and soft benefits? Some improvements are easy to measure because you can point to a singular discovery that led to improvement. People love showing others how their discovery improved efficiency or illuminated a previously unknown issue. Record these success stories,...
Most people call these support groups centers of excellence. "Center of Enablement" has a more helping vibe. The idea behind a CoE is to help your entire team obtain more knowledge and skill in: Data tools you’ve selected Extraction Loading Transformation Storage (database) Design (architecture,...
Establishing a business intelligence system creates the conditions for reliable data and high-quality information: disciplined maintenance, a framework of tools and ongoing training, all of which foster confidence and motivation. The Center of Enablement (CoE) provides ongoing expertise and support to encourage a healthy data...
This week’s blog is going to be a little different than the previous. We will cover a "Pilot" feature which I know many others would really benefit from releasing in later release of both Tableau Server and Tableau Cloud. So, let’s say hello, albeit temporarily to...
BI System maintenance is like a teenager's bedroom—you should anticipate some challenges to maintain organization and reliability. Without discipline, the health and efficacy of your system won't last. Establishing best practices for monitoring and maintaining the system's health, security and performance is an integral part...
If you're a Tableau user looking to learn how to export your Tableau Dashboards hosted on Tableau Server to a PDF with just a simple click, then you're in the right place. Normally, Tableau Server allows you to export your dashboard as a PDF in...
April showers bring may flowers, but what do may flowers bring? Pilgrims! Never figured out if I should be telling that joke in April or November for Thanksgiving, but I figure that it’s timely enough either way! We had some great blog content this month. I’ll go...
Security is a bad word in some companies because the IT guys don't get rewarded for making data accessible. They do, however, get punished for data breaches. Those who have worked for a company that has experienced a data breach have an appreciation for how...
A system-wide data workflow for an analytical business information system is a high-level map of a BI System. Summarizing data movement from data sources through the ELT processes and, finally, the presentation layer. Figure 3.3.1 The Unified Data Workflow The figure highlights broad categories of sources, activities,...
It's impossible to graft a fixed number of data workflows onto every business, non-profit or government entity that is definitive. However, standard data workflows provide generalization and repeatable starting points. Typical Milestone Durations Guidelines for work durations, assuming you have a team dedicated to the project: Many SaaS...
Licensing SaaS (software-as-a-service) products can be complicated. Every vendor wants to encourage commitment. Commitment comes in long-term contracts of one or more years, with better prices associated with longer commitments. Clients ask InterWorks to help them make contract capacity and term commitment decisions. Once we have...
In the last post, I provided guidelines on security and preventing unauthorized access to your data. I warned you that an overly restrictive security model could encourage bad behavior. BI system security is like my wife's purse. I might want to look inside, but I wouldn't...
Security and data governance are often treated as the same thing. They aren't. Security is about preventing unauthorized access. Governance is making it easier for people to find the information they need. One is about prevention, and the other is about inclusion. IT staff are rarely...
If you skimp on training, you may burn every penny you save later in the project when it's inconvenient and more costly. Even your expert team members need training and time to become confident in their skills and knowledge of new tools and methods. Your core...
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