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2016 eLIT GOLD AWARD - BEST BUSINESS REFERENCE BOOKNOMINATED FOR 2016 SMALL BUSINESS BOOK AWARDSToday, 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 solutionsPlus, 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 CONTENTSForeword"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 BISection 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 CollaborationSection 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 FindingsSection 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 TogetherSection 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 WordRecommended Resources - Websites - Research Community - Professional Services Organizations- Specialists
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NOMINATED FOR 2016 SMALL BUSINESS BOOK AWARD
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
Synopsis
Equip yourself to make BI work, and lose the struggle, stress and frustration.Did you know that most organizations today still struggle to drive BI adoption? Their workers all stressed out and frustrated because they can't get the information they need when they need it. That doesn't have to be you. Not anymore.
In HYPER, award-winning multi-book author Greg Steffine shares powerful insight from nearly three decades of experience helping some of the most recognizable names in business become smarter organizations. Imagine delivering your reporting and analytics projects on-target, on-budget, on-time, every time.
This planning and implementation field guide is packed with pragmatic advice, proven methods, and real-world tools to support your BI efforts. And it provides straight talk on how you can deliver reporting and analytics in a hyper-responsive, hyper-agile, and hyper-flexible way to drive adoption and long-lasting value. In HYPER you will learn:
- 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 identify and deliver quick wins that provide immediate value and user satisfaction
Plus, you'll get practical tips from years of hands-on field work. So, get HYPER today by clicking the BUY NOW button at the top, and equip yourself to make BI work.
Still not convinced? Check out some of HYPER's accolades:
- Named to Tableau's 2019 list of Nine Great Books About Business Intelligence
- Solutions Review named Hyper to its 2018 list of Top 20 Best Business Intelligence Books
- Data Science Programs Guide named Hyper to its 2018 list of Top 30 Best Data Science Books
- Named the 2016 eLIT Gold Award Winner for Best Business Reference Book
- Nominated for the 2016 Small Business Book Award
You know Thomas Davenport. He is the Distinguished Professor from Babson College who teamed-up with Jeanne Harris to author the landmark book, Competing on Analytics. Here's what he has to say about HYPER
"Every organization wants to have better information about how it is operating and performing but the dream of high-quality business intelligence has remained tantalizingly out of reach for most. HYPER provides straightforward, business-oriented insights about how to make that dream a reality. Experience is the best teacher, and Steffine clearly has a lot of it."
Get your copy today
Synopsis
Equip yourself to deliver BI in a fast, focused, and agile way.Did you know that most organizations today still struggle to drive BI adoption? Their workers are all stressed-out and frustrated because they can't get the information they need when they need it. That doesn't have to be you. Not anymore.
In HYPER, award-winning multi-book author Greg Steffine shares powerful insight from nearly three decades of experience helping some of the most recognizable names in business become smarter organizations. Imagine delivering your reporting and analytics projects on-target, on-budget, on-time, every time.
This planning and implementation field guide is packed with pragmatic advice, proven methods, and real-world tools to support your BI efforts. And it provides straight talk on how you can deliver reporting and analytics in a hyper-responsive, hyper-agile, and hyper-flexible way to drive adoption and long-lasting value. In HYPER you will learn:
- 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 identify and deliver quick wins that provide immediate value and user satisfaction
Plus, you'll get practical tips from years of hands-on field work. So, get HYPER today by clicking the BUY NOW button at the top, and equip yourself to make BI work.
Still not convinced? Check out some of HYPER's accolades:
- Named to Tableau's 2019 list of Nine Great Books About Business Intelligence
- Solutions Review named Hyper to its 2018 list of Top 20 Best Business Intelligence Books
- Data Science Programs Guide named Hyper to its 2018 list of Top 25 Best Data Science Books
- Named the 2016 eLIT Gold Award Winner for Best Business Reference Book
- Nominated for the 2016 Small Business Book Award
You know Thomas Davenport. He is the Distinguished Professor from Babson College who teamed-up with Jeanne Harris to author the landmark book, Competing on Analytics. Here's what he has to say about HYPER:
"Every organization wants to have better information about how it is operating and performing but the dream of high-quality business intelligence has remained tantalizingly out of reach for most. HYPER provides straightforward, business-oriented insights about how to make that dream a reality. Experience is the best teacher, and Steffine clearly has a lot of it."
Get your copy today