Hyper: Changing the way you think about, plan, and execute business intelligence for real results, real fast! - Couverture rigide

Steffine, Gregory P

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 069245926X ISBN 13 : 9780692459263

Editeur : Sanderson Press, LLC, 2015

Synopsis

Today, an organization's survival ultimately rests on how well (and fast!) it creates value. That's why decision-makers consistently rate business intelligence as one of their top investment priorities. They depend on information to help them compete in a world where disruption is a constant and speed an obsession. But recognizing the need for BI is one thing. Effectively using it to create value is an entirely different matter. Hyper is the essential quick-read guide for busy business and IT professionals struggling to make BI work. Packed with pragmatic advice, proven methods, and real-world tools, this book provides straight talk on how to finally deliver BI in a hyper-responsive, hyper-agile, and hyper-flexible way. Inside you will discover: - Ways to overcome the 4 primary challenges associated with BI planning and execution - Methods to create, validate, and communicate requirements that accelerate decision-making - How to deliver quick wins that drive end-user adoption and long-lasting solutions Plus, you'll find practical tips from years of hands-on field work. Hyper will change the way you think about, plan, and execute BI. For real results, real fast!

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

2016 eLIT GOLD AWARD - BEST BUSINESS REFERENCE BOOK NOMINATED FOR 2016 SMALL BUSINESS BOOK AWARDS Today, an organization’s survival ultimately rests on how well (and fast!) it creates value. That’s why decision-makers consistently rate business intelligence as one of their top investment priorities. They depend on information to help them compete in a world where disruption is a constant and speed an obsession. But recognizing the need for BI is one thing. Effectively using it to create value is an entirely different matter. Hyper is the essential quick-read guide for busy business and IT professionals struggling to make BI work. Packed with pragmatic advice, proven methods, and real-world tools, this book provides straight talk on how to finally deliver BI in a hyper-responsive, hyper-agile, and hyper-flexible way. Inside you will discover: · Ways to overcome the 4 primary challenges associated with BI planning and execution · Methods to create, validate, and communicate requirements that accelerate decision-making · How to deliver quick wins that drive end-user adoption and long-lasting solutions Plus, you’ll find practical tips from years of hands-on field work. Hyper will change the way you think about, plan, and execute BI. For real results, real fast! TABLE OF CONTENTS Foreword “The Age Of The Customer Demands A New Approach To BI Planning and Execution” by Boris Evelson, Vice President and Principal Analyst | Forrester Research, Inc. Section 1 – Understanding BI – Chapter 1 – Value Creation – Chapter 2 – The BI Value Chain – Chapter 3 – Value Enablers – Chapter 4 – The Problem with BI Section 2 – The Imperatives for Success – Chapter 5 – Addressing the Problem with BI – Chapter 6 – Unify – Chapter 7 – Simplify – Chapter 8 – Amplify – Chapter 9 – Qualify – Chapter 10 – The Importance of Collaboration Section 3 – Methods to Accelerate Planning – Chapter 11 – Building Requirements for Quick Wins and Beyond – Chapter 12 – Painting the Big Picture – Chapter 13 – Prioritizing Mission-Critical Information Needs – Chapter 14 – Building the Information Universe – Chapter 15 – Validating the Information Model – Chapter 16 – Bridging the Gap Between Business and IT – Chapter 17 – Mapping the Data – Chapter 18 – Creating the Execution Plan – Chapter 19 – Documenting Your Findings Section 4 – Ways to Accelerate Execution – Chapter 20 – Be Quick and Nimble – Chapter 21 – Socialize, Market and Sell – Chapter 22 – Monitor, Evaluate and Evolve – Chapter 23 – Bringing It All Together Section 5 – Beyond Planning and Execution – Chapter 24 – Effective Group Facilitation – Chapter 25 – Thoughts On Information Delivery – Chapter 26 – Another Perspective on Big Data – Chapter 27 – Working With Consultants – Chapter 28 – Characteristics of a Hyper Mindset – Chapter 29 – A Final Word Recommended Resources – Websites – Research Community – Professional Services Organizations – Specialists

Biographie de l'auteur

Greg Steffine is a BI strategist and solution delivery leader. For more than 25 years, Greg has worked as a trusted advisor to some of the most recognizable names in business, from mid-market growth organizations to the Fortune 500. He helps decision-makers use information to create and maximize value.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Sanderson Press, LLC
• Date d'édition: 2015
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 069245926X
• ISBN 13: 9780692459263
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 222
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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