Blog
I am much more of a fox than a hedgehog. No, I don’t blog every day, but it’s fair to say that I’m pretty prolific. On this site alone, you’ll find a boatload of posts on higher education, Big Data, technology, management, platforms, communications, analytics, and other topics. They generally fall into the following buckets: insights, provocations, musings, predictions, and rants. I prefer writing about big ideas than listicles and snackable content. Finally, I inject humor often into my posts and despise jargon.
Sprucing Up Python Scripts with Data Visualization
It doesn’t take that much effort to visualize user-generated data.
Thoughts on Facebook’s Mistaken Deletions
The company’s explanation doesn’t come close to passing the smell test.
Is your organization embracing interactive dataviz tools?
Powerful new applications allow for greater insights and help overcome the IT-business divide.
Business Intelligence: The Tools Change but the Concepts Don’t
Thoughts on new applications and old ideas.
Having More Fun with Python in the Classroom
Why not make a simple PowerPoint slide a little more interactive?
Three Books that I Recommend to My Analytics Students
Thoughts on ways to expand their thinking about using data in their careers.
How Data and Metadata Can Thwart Contract Cheating
Digital breadcrumbs may help curtail a growing problem.
The Beauty of Structured Data
When it comes to survey design, Stephen Covey is absolutely right.
Calling Bullshit on Elizabeth Holmes’ Ignorance
Anyone who knows anything about Theranos should take her claims with a 50-lb. bag of salt.
Appearance on Bloomberg’s Works for Me Podcast
Thoughts on taming the e-mail beast.
My Ideal Speaking Client
Thoughts on a recent gig.
Finding Teachable Moments in Survey Courses
At least in one regard, Jeff Bezos’ letter couldn’t have arrived at a more opportune time.
Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the Publication of Why New Systems Fail
A decade ago, my first book hit the shelves.
Audiobook of Too Big to Ignore Now Available
File this under ‘better late than never.’
Carnegie Mellon Alumni Interview
Thoughts on the lessons that the school imparted, critical thinking, and the interdisciplinary nature of higher education.
Why All College Students Need to Know the Basics of Coding
Even finance, accounting, and marketing majors should understand what makes software tick.
My New Book
Analytics: The Agile Way—my eighth book—is out.
Featured Talk: How to Create a Culture of Analytics
A 50-minute talk about Big Data and what we can learn from Amazon, Facebook, Netflix, and Google.
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I welcome and even encourage critical discourse on this site. I will, however, douse comments with hydrochloric acid if they descend into inappropriate language, disrespectful behavior, excessive self-promotion, or personal attacks.