At Unilever we want to always be on top of things, this is why we are leaders in the FMCG industry. We ensure our teams have their Agile training refreshed and bring our new colleagues up to speed. Data and Analytics is an Agile methodology application area and we are determined to continue delivering best… Continue reading Is your organisation using Agile?
Author: Fatema El-Wakeel, PhD Research, MBA, CMA
What does data and rain have in common?
On my way to the awesome Unilever office today and it was raining…it remided me of the saying “From where we stand the rain seems random. If we could stand somewhere else, we would see the order in it.” Data seems random and scattered but in reality if we stand in the right place we… Continue reading What does data and rain have in common?
Is an MBA Essential for a Successful Management/Executive Career?
My Alliance Manchester Business School MBA experience was worth all the investments I put into it from time, money and effort, this is why I make sure to support others and pass on this experience. As I started this article, the MBA is not an answer to all questions and is not for everyone. Read more about… Continue reading Is an MBA Essential for a Successful Management/Executive Career?
3 Important Change Management Aspects
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsmlOri6aPI&list=PL3QnmaPu_fsiExnpBvtNPOFDYXd1OML_R&index=3 Scaling Data Strategy, Analytics and future technologies is a massive change management exercise within the organisation. In this YouTube video (the link is in the first comment), I focus on 3 important aspects that must be taken into account when embarking on this process. The chat will cover stakeholder management, identifying opportunities and partnerships and is… Continue reading 3 Important Change Management Aspects
The Habit You Should Start Today
What is the 1 habit that can improve your life? Waking up early? Reading more? Learning a new skill? Getting more organised? Exercise more? Why not start this weekend? "Build small habits. Make big plans. 1) Keep your daily actions small. Strive to get 1% better every day.2) Keep your daily mindset big. Think about… Continue reading The Habit You Should Start Today
S2 E3 Live: Ethics and Data and Analytics Go Hand in Hand Podcast is out
Scaling Data Strategy and Analytics is a massive change management exercise within any organisation. Analytics-Driven Strategy new podcast is out where I focus on 3 important aspects which must be taken into account when embarking on this process. This podcast is based on my peer-reviewed article in IMA | Institute of Management AccountantsStrategic Finance Magazine publication (link to… Continue reading S2 E3 Live: Ethics and Data and Analytics Go Hand in Hand Podcast is out
Start Being The Person You Want To Become NOW!
On your continuous development journey: Think, act and start being the person you want to become now and not when you get that job, that promotion or start this research. It is a journey so start it now and be ready for the opportunity when it materialises. https://youtube.com/shorts/MkXJvl_PddE?feature=share What do you think? Have you used… Continue reading Start Being The Person You Want To Become NOW!
How Analytics is linked to change management?
change-management-in-disguise-strategic-financeDownload How Analytics is linked to change management? Analytics is "Change Management in Disguise as it is all about change in culture, technology, building new capabilities in organisations and more. To have a good Data and Analytics team, you need to have a good data strategy. In my article published by IMA | Institute of Management… Continue reading How Analytics is linked to change management?
When making a decision do you think, am I in my comfort zone?
When making a decision do you think, am I in my comfort zone? What are my priorities? Do I need to do things differently? Was out with friends in Cambridge this weekend after a conference. Long story short a lady in the group mentioned how she has this great opportunity in London. A great company,… Continue reading When making a decision do you think, am I in my comfort zone?
What is the best way to communicate data strategy?
What is the best way to communicate data strategy?How to run data strategy and analytics meetings effectively?What are the tips to have an effective data strategy workshop? In this video, I answer all of those questions and more. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwgdyTBQ8bw Let me know your thoughts in the comments and if you use any of these tips!… Continue reading What is the best way to communicate data strategy?