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How to Effectively Outsource BI

John Harmann | May 17, 2013
FeatureHistory has taught us that it’s difficult to achieve long-term success when completely offshoring BI development. Outsourcing work can be very effective, but it’s crucial to fully understand the strengths, weaknesses and costs of going down what could be a very rocky road

Set Your Strategy Free

Art Petty | May 15, 2013
BlogQuick-hit ideas to communicate and execute on C-suite plans

Do you Really Need to Embrace Analytics?

Gary Cokins | May 15, 2013
ColumnShould you worry if you’re late to the analytics party or is it not an urgent need?

8 Risks Inherent to All Organizations

Justin Kern | May 14, 2013
StrategyEADS Chief Risk Officer Schwager leads checklist for risk managers as part of second-annual World Risk Day

Learning to be a Leader, the Hard Way

Art Petty | May 13, 2013
Blog10 personal discoveries about heading up teams

7 Success Factors of a Social Business Strategy

May 13, 2013
Charlene Li, founder of advisory firm Altimeter Group, co-author of the bestseller “Groundswell” and author of “Open Leadership”, took to the stage at ACORD LOMA in Las Vegas this week to discuss social media and how it can play a part in many parts of an enterprise. But, businesses must have a set plan.

Second World Risk Day Takes a Project-Minded Path

Justin Kern | May 09, 2013
Event PreviewRisk management virtual summit emphasizes the business returns from solid process and tech, and reaches out for its own future

6 Features to Make the Most of Your Mobile BI

May 06, 2013
Of all the hot information management trends, new mobile devices and business applications have been the most obvious to take hold. As this new tech connects to the business workflow, challenges remain with finding a fast return on investment.

Services and System Design Lead April’s Tech Hiring Growth

Justin Kern | May 06, 2013
NewsBLS figures find 9,700 new IT jobs last month; Foote Partners points to refocused tech strategies

BMC Agrees to Go Private for $6.9B

Serena Saitto, Bloomberg News | May 06, 2013
NewsBain, Golden Gate behind deal for BMC, which abandoned a sale last year

8 Ideas to Kick Mediocrity to the Curb

Art Petty | May 06, 2013
BlogManagement plays a critical role in the pursuit of the extraordinary

USPS Delivers Poor Data Governance

Justin Kern | May 02, 2013
NewsPostal Service inspector audit cites 148 issues related to inaccurate data and poor data stewardship; recommends full overhaul of governance practices
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