With Support, Citizen Data Scientists Can Be Successful!

When a business user takes on the new role of Citizen Data Scientist, it is often with misgivings and concerns. If their business and management team have not adequately explained the expectations of this new role, or made the workflow and cultural changes required to […]

Plug n’​ Play Predictive Analysis for Business User Data Prototyping!

Whether your business is a small, single location brick and mortar enterprise or a large, multi-facility organization that spans the global market, you need access to sophisticated, easy-to-use business intelligence tools in order to compete in local, regional and global markets. When organizations undertake the […]

Embrace the Citizen Data Scientist Workflow!

The Journey to Citizen Data Scientist Must Include New Workflow and Processes! Gartner has rightfully predicted the rise of Citizen Data Scientists. Coming from the ranks of business users, Citizen Data Scientists continue to function in their primary roles and fulfill their responsibilities as they […]

What is Assisted Predictive Modeling and is it Suitable for Business Users?

What is Assisted Predictive Modeling? Assistive Predictive Modeling incorporates complex, sophisticated analytical and forecasting techniques in a self-serve environment where business users can employ tools to guide them through recommended techniques and report formats and ensure that the methods and reports they choose are appropriate to […]

Managers Should Evaluate Citizen Data Scientists Differently!

How to Evaluate Business Users in Their New Role as Citizen Data Scientist! When a business initiates a Citizen Data Scientist movement within its ranks, it is important to recognize the other changes that will be required in order to reinforce the value of the […]

Citizen Data Scientists: You are a Role Model!

How a Citizen Data Scientist Can Help Others Adjust to the New Reality! When a business user is given the mantle of Citizen Data Scientist, they being a journey that can help to advance their career, provide leadership experience and improve visibility across the organization. […]

Do Citizen Data Scientists Need Special Analytics Tools?

Data Scientists Focus on Strategy, Citizen Data Scientists Deliver Daily! When Gartner talks about expanding data analytics to business users, they also talk about how the analytical tools must be suitable for business users. If a business wants to implement a Citizen Data Scientist initiative […]

Advanced Analytics for Business Users = Augmented Analytics!

Augmented Analytics is Designed for Business Users So Analytics is Easy for All! When a business decides to undertake a data democratization and data literacy initiative, it is important to recognize that not all advanced analytics solutions are created equal. Business users who are expected […]

Self-Serve Data Preparation: It Really IS for You!

Please Don’t Make Me Think About It: Self-Serve Data Prep Really IS for Everyone! If you are an average business professional, your eyes probably roll back in your head when you hear terms like data preparation, data extraction, transformation and loading, otherwise known as ETL, […]