Louis Brandeis, writing about transparency, said that "sunlight is said to be the best of disinfectants." You want to get to the bottom of things? Then measure, report, expose.Man does nothing to …
Excel’s Online Communities: Interview with Alex Powers
As I have been fumbling my way through learning Python, online forums and communities have fascinated me. Why are some forums strict to the point of rudeness and others nearly a yes-man …
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Peter Drucker: Keep on Learning
All management theory is a footnote to Drucker.I'm reading my first Drucker book. What took me so long? Expect more on the blog. But I could not wait to share this quote from Innovation and …
Down Goes the Ladle: Understanding Code Forum Culture
Ah, online code forums.They can be a great place to give and receive advice cordially.But sometimes the vibes can be a bit.... harsh.I hadn't spent too much time on code forums before this semester. …
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Ceteris Pari-sub
This post has nothing to do with numbers but everything to do with data.Huh?Good analysts don't just know how to analyze data given to them but how to interpret the context of that data and how …
Yes, People Still Want to Learn Excel
A question I get all the time: "Why do you blog about Excel? R/Python/name-your-program is better."There's no doubt that Microsoft is facing increased competition in the business analytics …
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