Many companies rush into development without a clear plan, leading to stalled projects and misalignment. This Four Phases of Development framework prioritizes business needs before technology, providing a structured approach to successful transformation projects.

The role of an analyst in FP&A/Finance BI is to support decision-makers by providing meaningful, actionable information. Six principles of useful management information should guide the work of the analyst.

It’s not enough to design a strategy. The strategic projects need to be executed and losing momentum just delays achieving organizational goals.  Consider these three tactics to regain momentum when your projects feel stuck in a quagmire.

Governance is often misunderstood. The mere mention of "governance" can elicit responses like, "I don’t want rules and bureaucracy to bottleneck my ability to do my job." But imagine for a moment a world without these controls. This traffic analogy makes it easier to explain the vital role of data governance.

The rigidity of operational systems is necessary for day-to-day activities, yet the dynamic nature of strategic management demands more flexible, dedicated systems.  A common mistake business makes is trying to retrofit operational systems for management purposes, which can compromise critical organizational information and efficient operations.

How do you predict outcomes when starting from scratch?  This demands not only interpreting information but also making assumptions and hypothetical scenarios, which is accomplished by creating a decision model.