Data
Thoughts on Learning Tableau
Knowing how one contemporary tool, programming language, or framework works makes it easier to pick up new ones.
Phil Simon
Phil Simon is probably the world's leading independent expert on workplace collaboration and tech. He is a frequent keynote speaker and the award-winning author of 14 books, most recently The Nine.
Communication
Why I Emphasize Strong Communication in My Syllabi
An old job description from one of the dot-com successes underscores a critical business skill.
Book Reviews
Summer Reading
Being able to regularly feed my brain is a nice perk of professor life.
Collaboration
Can You Use Slack Too Much?
Thoughts on our reliance on apps and screens.
Analytics
Who's Won the Most Majors? An Interactive Dataviz
With the US Open going on, why not play with some golf data?
Analytics
Visualizing Men's Grand Slam Winners
Playing with data and discovering insights have never been easier.
Management
What I Learned Visiting an Amazon Fulfillment Center
Thoughts on my recent tour of an insanely large facility.
Dataviz
Sprucing Up Python Scripts With Data Visualization
It doesn't take that much effort to visualize user-generated data.
Management
Thoughts on Facebook's Mistaken Deletions
The company's explanation doesn't come close to passing the smell test.
Data
Is your organization embracing interactive dataviz tools?
Powerful new applications allow for greater insights and help overcome the IT-business divide.
Consulting
Business Intelligence: The Tools Change but the Concepts Don't
Thoughts on new applications and old ideas.
Higher Education
Having More Fun With Python in the Classroom
Why not make a simple PowerPoint slide a little more interactive?
Analytics
Three Books That I Recommend to My Analytics Students
Thoughts on ways to expand their thinking about using data in their careers.
Higher Education
How Data and Metadata Can Thwart Contract Cheating
Digital breadcrumbs may help curtail a growing problem.
Analytics
The Beauty of Structured Data
When it comes to survey design, Stephen Covey is absolutely right.
Higher Education
Calling Bullshit on Elizabeth Holmes' Ignorance
Anyone who knows anything about Theranos should take the psychopath's claims with a 50-lb. bag of salt.
Communication
Appearance on Bloomberg's Works for Me Podcast
Thoughts on taming the e-mail beast.
Communication
My Ideal Speaking Client
Thoughts on a recent gig.
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