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How to Tell If An Executive On-Demand Will Fit Your Culture
Because an executive on-demand’s role is temporary, you may not think that cultural fit would be an important consideration when choosing the right candidate. But it is. That may seem counter-intuitive, but think about it: An executive on-demand is joining your firm to perform a defined task. How effectively they work toward their goals will…
7 Industries Hiring Analytics Professionals
The analytics job market is hot – and getting hotter. By 2018, the demand for data scientists will be 60% greater than the supply, McKinsey predicts, a sure sign that salaries will be set to rise to levels even higher than they are now. While there’s hardly a business that will escape the need for…
5 Steps to Interviewing in the Uber Economy as an Independent Consultant
The Uber economy has changed the dynamics of the hiring process. Employers are moving more quickly to bring in the specific talent needed to solve a narrow problem. They’re asking focused questions and demanding specifics about your experience and the results you’ve achieved. While the general thrust of the conversation might be the same –…
5 Steps to Finding and Hiring the Right Data Scientists
The first step in hiring the right data scientist is being sure your organization is ready for one. While companies talk about “big data” and “analytics” almost as if they were silver bullets, the field is still new enough that some underuse their analytics staff by having them focus on compiling reports rather than putting…
The Five Pillars of Digital Analytics Transformation
Digital Transformation has been a hot topic in enterprise strategy for over a decade, however most organizations are struggling with one of the key elements of this transformation – how to effectively measure and optimize digital customer experiences. Driving digital transformation at the enterprise level requires not only the realignment of business models and strategies…
5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Engaging Talent On-Demand
In the Uber economy, hiring has become increasingly flexible and given businesses more options for bringing in talent. But each hiring situation is unique. For example, how do you decide when an interim executive makes more sense than a permanent hire? Ask yourself these five questions to get clarity on the best approach for your…
How to Build an Analytics Team For the Future
In a relatively short amount of time, we’ve gone from talking about “big data” to “analytics.” We’ve gone from churning out reports explaining the data to using analytics as a predictive tool, to forecast how customers might respond to certain events whether they had to do with politics, news or marketing. Today, some organizations are…
7 Ways to Promote Yourself as an Independent Consultant
First in a series about making it as an independent consultant If you’re going to make it as an independent consultant, marketing yourself needs to be a top priority. It takes time, some resources, and a bit of bravado. But fortunately, you don’t have to be a marketing master to get potential clients to notice…
5 Steps to Create a Data-Driven Culture
The Uber economy has changed the dynamics of the hiring process. Employers are moving more quickly to bring in the specific talent needed to solve a narrow problem. They’re asking focused questions and demanding specifics about your experience and the results you’ve achieved. While the general thrust of the conversation might be the same –…
How to Prepare Your Team for An Interim Executive
Transitions are fraught with uncertainty, but the arrival of an interim executive often presents unique challenges. Among them: Employees may view the temporary executive’s mandate with some doubt, making them less inclined to follow her lead or invest needed effort into implementing her direction. Employees may be less inclined to follow an interim executive’s direction…
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