The reason to have structure in your team is to be clear about: Who does what? Who decides what? Deciding… Read more Analytics team structure
Category: Ways of working
Team meetings
Use meetings for a purpose. Have an agenda Stand ups or other updates on work status and any blockersRetrospectives –… Read more Team meetings
Making and using time
In re-reading an older post on time, I found my tone quite tetchy! I think I was tired of hearing… Read more Making and using time
What your hiring process says about you
Who you hire will make a huge difference to the culture of your team. How you hire is the most… Read more What your hiring process says about you
Scaling teams: The Shop Window
For more on scaling teams see here. When setting up and scaling analytics teams I have viewed teams I’ve led… Read more Scaling teams: The Shop Window
Stop Firefighting
You’re a wood carver.You do a great job.Your work is valuable.You’ve built a reputation.People like working with you. They have… Read more Stop Firefighting
Working with Purpose, Vision & Pride
For other parts in this series see here. Whether building a new team or function from scratch (maybe it’s just… Read more Working with Purpose, Vision & Pride
Scaling teams: Document management
For more on scaling teams see here. When a team is small and the team members can keep most of… Read more Scaling teams: Document management
Diverge & Converge – Finding Balance
Whether it’s unpicking the prickliest of thorny data problems or designing engaging and informative data visualisations, there is the need… Read more Diverge & Converge – Finding Balance
Scaling teams: Request and response
For more on Scaling teams see here. Automation vs the human touch How can we make request and response practices… Read more Scaling teams: Request and response
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