Despite billions of dollars invested in big data and analytics, the simple truth is that most projects and programs fail to meet expectations. And we have figured out why: analytics forces changes on the C-suite that the CEO has to anticipate and manage, but many don’t.
How CEOs Can Keep Their Analytics Programs from Being a Waste of Time
Four challenges to anticipate.
July 21, 2016
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