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Do you know enough about digital twins to be able to create its roadmap in your data strategy?
I had the opportunity to attend Jon Parsons ‘s insightful session at the Institute for Manufacturing (IfM), University of Cambridge yesterday. Very few leaders can break digital twins in a way that is simple to understand and link it brilliantly to design and services. It is insightful to see how Rolls-Royce are using the technology… Continue reading Do you know enough about digital twins to be able to create its roadmap in your data strategy?
How can technology change behaviour? Can you imagine if cars were never invented? 🤔
Shane Mason shared an amazing session yesterday about the impact of technology on society and human behaviour - thanks Shawn for the awesome session👏🏼 It made me think about data strategy (can’t help it 😊), what we are going through now is a change in behaviour due to technology. Data strategy is change management in… Continue reading How can technology change behaviour? Can you imagine if cars were never invented? 🤔
Is your data strategy linked to your organisation strategy?
Data strategy should be aligned with your overall organisation strategy and cascaded through a clear roadmap. You want a single data strategy for the entire organisation, it sets the direction and helps the organisation go where it needs to go as well as enables the business strategy. Do you know if your organisation has a… Continue reading Is your data strategy linked to your organisation strategy?
What are the small data habits that you are embedding in the business today as a data startegy leader?
Things to think about: Data is a journey not a destination, what data actions does the organisation need to take to be able to become the best version of itself in the future It is always about the 1% daily improvements aligned to the organisation’s journey Set goals that can challenge the organisation then set… Continue reading What are the small data habits that you are embedding in the business today as a data startegy leader?
Did you miss my blockchain coffee chat with Veronica Martínez?
If you missed it or want to watch it again, the link to the YouTube video https://youtu.be/qJBKxTx7fCw We discussed her paper “Blockchain: Developing a pilot that delivered business results”. We deep-dived into this brilliant paper, linked it with other topics and spoke about all things blockchain.We also answered questions like: What is blockchain What are… Continue reading Did you miss my blockchain coffee chat with Veronica Martínez?
What are you investing in this weekend?
Having taken the decision to be a qualified management accountant from IMA | Institute of Management Accountants at the start of my career, helped with both my career as well as my mindset. When you do a purchase, it either falls into the investment bucket or the expense one.If you are buying this weekend, make… Continue reading What are you investing in this weekend?
Are you thinking of doing a graduate or a post graduate degree?
Education can be transformational if you allow it to. It can change both your professional and personal life, it enriches your mind and thinking. If I could say something to that late 20s me who applied for the Alliance Manchester Business School and was not sure how it would be, I would say “don’t think… Continue reading Are you thinking of doing a graduate or a post graduate degree?
What is your passion? Have you planned your 2023 passion goals?
What is your passion? Have you planned your 2023 passion goals? I am passionate about data strategy, analytics and future technologies and started planning for 2023 early November. Started asking questions you for thoughts here and building my own 2023 roadmap (working in data strategy, I have to personally use my skills 😀) Yesterday Unilever… Continue reading What is your passion? Have you planned your 2023 passion goals?
What Is The Digital Twins Maturity Model?
Analytics-Driven Strategy's new podcast is out. In this episode, Francisco Gómez Medina and I chat about Digital Twins and link it to the metaverse Topic: What Is The Digital Twins Maturity Model? We discussed his brilliant Institute for Manufacturing (IfM), University of Cambridge paper on digital twins and used examples to illustrate maturity levels as well… Continue reading What Is The Digital Twins Maturity Model?
S2 E8: How Can Storytelling Be A Powerful Way To Convey Your Data Strategy?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOu_IcgpGSc Do you have a data strategy that you want to share with your stakeholders? Why is it that some people can get projects approved and others not? How do you convince your audience with a data project without going into technical details and keep them excited about the value? In this live session, I… Continue reading S2 E8: How Can Storytelling Be A Powerful Way To Convey Your Data Strategy?
S2 E8: How Can Storytelling Be A Powerful Way To Convey Your Data Strategy?
S2 E8: How Can Storytelling Be A Powerful Way To Convey Your Data Strategy?Do you have a data strategy that you want to share with your stakeholders? Why is it that some people can get projects approved and others not? How do you convince your audience with a data project without going into technical details… Continue reading S2 E8: How Can Storytelling Be A Powerful Way To Convey Your Data Strategy?
S2 E6: How Can Blockchain Deliver Business Results? – Podcast is out
Analytics-Driven Strategy new podcast is out where Veronica Martínez and I discussed her paper “Blockchain: Developing a pilot that delivered business results”. We deep-dived into this brilliant paper, linked it with other topics and spoke about all things blockchain.We also answered questions like:1. What is blockchain2. What are the barriers to adoption3. Link it to different business functions4.… Continue reading S2 E6: How Can Blockchain Deliver Business Results? – Podcast is out
Technology Trends 2022
Thinking Thursdays, this week I am sharing a great report by McKinsey & Company which I came across last month and did enjoy reading. For me, applied AI has great potential in the short term as we can start capitalising on it quickly. Other technologies like web3, quantum and others are exciting to see how they will… Continue reading Technology Trends 2022
Monday 26th Sept Motivational Quote
It is Monday, sharing my Monday’s motivational quote of the week with you!Have a great Monday and a successful week ahaed!!! motivationalmonday #career #mentoring
What are the 3 Problem Structuring Tips I use to ensure Successful Data and Analytics Projects Execution?
Analytics-Driven Strategy new podcast is out, in this episode I deep dive into my peer-reviewed article in the IMA | Institute of Management Accountants "Strategic Finance" publication and share my thoughts. The podcast is available on all main podcast platforms through Anchor on Apple, Google, Spotify and others. Let's speak about Data Strategy, Analytics and future technologies! The link to podcast is… Continue reading What are the 3 Problem Structuring Tips I use to ensure Successful Data and Analytics Projects Execution?
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How Can Blockchain Deliver Business Results?
It is the first Wednesday of the month, time for Analytics-Driven Strategy's live monthly coffee chat. This month’s chat is with the blockchain expert Veronica Martínez so don’t forget to join us live at 7 pm BST with your questions! We will be live on LinkedIn and YouTube Topic: How Can Blockchain Deliver Business Results? Veronica will be discussing… Continue reading How Can Blockchain Deliver Business Results?
What is an NFT (nonfungible token)?
To understand NFT (nonfungible token) better, let me start by explaining Fungible tokens or assets. Those can be divided and are not unique. An example of this is money which is a token of currency that in fungible, this means its units are the same. A £1 in London is the same as a £1… Continue reading What is an NFT (nonfungible token)?
Should you have a backup plan when shifting careers?
Many of my colleagues, friends and network shifted careers, and I personally have shifted careers. Based on experience, the simple answer to this question is the "it depends" answer. It depends on you. Your mindset, motivation style and many other aspects. Watch my new YouTube video (link in comments). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZ4zz5HC9_8&list=PL3QnmaPu_fsh-lwKdAtv7gi2FPPQzxvRz&index=7 Are you a "backup" plan… Continue reading Should you have a backup plan when shifting careers?
What should you consider in a data strategy to cover future technologies like AI, Metaverse and others?
In this LinkedIn August article, I am sharing with you the abstract from my latest paper which I wrote with the amazing Veronica Martínez representing the Institute for Manufacturing (IfM), University of Cambridge at The 6th World Conference on Production and OperationsManagement. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-should-considered-when-creating-data-strategy-fatema/?trackingId=4K87BM29%2FxdqWY3Po8f6yg%3D%3D Do you want me to cover anything specific when it comes to future technologies? Do you… Continue reading What should you consider in a data strategy to cover future technologies like AI, Metaverse and others?
How can organisations embrace data and analytics to be successful?
Analytics-Driven Strategy new podcast is out where Raef Lawson and I deep dive into his brilliant paper, link it to practice and speak about the importance of Data and Analytics in the success of organisations. Had an awesome discussion - thanks Raef Lawson! The podcast is available on all main podcast platforms through Anchor on Apple, Google, Spotify and others. Let's speak about Data Strategy,… Continue reading How can organisations embrace data and analytics to be successful?
Are you a woman in STEM looking for a job?
We are very few women working in the area of data, analytics and future technologies (AI, Digital Twins, Metaverse, Blockchain and more), though the area is so exciting to work in. It is so exciting that I shifted careers to Engineering after stumbling across data strategy and finding my passion. If you are interested in… Continue reading Are you a woman in STEM looking for a job?
Is an MBA Essential for a Successful Management/Executive Career?
My Alliance Manchester Business School MBA experience was worth all the investments I put into it from time, money and effort, this is why I make sure to support others and pass on this experience. As I started this article, the MBA is not an answer to all questions and is not for everyone. Read more about… Continue reading Is an MBA Essential for a Successful Management/Executive Career?
3 Important Change Management Aspects
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsmlOri6aPI&list=PL3QnmaPu_fsiExnpBvtNPOFDYXd1OML_R&index=3 Scaling Data Strategy, Analytics and future technologies is a massive change management exercise within the organisation. In this YouTube video (the link is in the first comment), I focus on 3 important aspects that must be taken into account when embarking on this process. The chat will cover stakeholder management, identifying opportunities and partnerships and is… Continue reading 3 Important Change Management Aspects
S2 E3 Live: Ethics and Data and Analytics Go Hand in Hand Podcast is out
Scaling Data Strategy and Analytics is a massive change management exercise within any organisation. Analytics-Driven Strategy new podcast is out where I focus on 3 important aspects which must be taken into account when embarking on this process. This podcast is based on my peer-reviewed article in IMA | Institute of Management AccountantsStrategic Finance Magazine publication (link to… Continue reading S2 E3 Live: Ethics and Data and Analytics Go Hand in Hand Podcast is out
Start Being The Person You Want To Become NOW!
On your continuous development journey: Think, act and start being the person you want to become now and not when you get that job, that promotion or start this research. It is a journey so start it now and be ready for the opportunity when it materialises. https://youtube.com/shorts/MkXJvl_PddE?feature=share What do you think? Have you used… Continue reading Start Being The Person You Want To Become NOW!
How Analytics is linked to change management?
change-management-in-disguise-strategic-financeDownload How Analytics is linked to change management? Analytics is "Change Management in Disguise as it is all about change in culture, technology, building new capabilities in organisations and more. To have a good Data and Analytics team, you need to have a good data strategy. In my article published by IMA | Institute of Management… Continue reading How Analytics is linked to change management?
When making a decision do you think, am I in my comfort zone?
When making a decision do you think, am I in my comfort zone? What are my priorities? Do I need to do things differently? Was out with friends in Cambridge this weekend after a conference. Long story short a lady in the group mentioned how she has this great opportunity in London. A great company,… Continue reading When making a decision do you think, am I in my comfort zone?
What is the best way to communicate data strategy?
What is the best way to communicate data strategy?How to run data strategy and analytics meetings effectively?What are the tips to have an effective data strategy workshop? In this video, I answer all of those questions and more. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwgdyTBQ8bw Let me know your thoughts in the comments and if you use any of these tips!… Continue reading What is the best way to communicate data strategy?
How To Use Storytelling More Effectively In Communicating Data Strategy and Analytics?
Want to use storytelling more effectively in communicating Data Strategy and Analytics? Have you registered for tomorrow's American IMA | Institute of Management Accountants webinar? The use of stories can be a powerful way to convey your analytics strategy to your organisation’s key stakeholders. Come and join me tomorrow in IMA | Institute of Management Accountants Tech-Talk Mondays where… Continue reading How To Use Storytelling More Effectively In Communicating Data Strategy and Analytics?
What are the discussions that happen at a board level?
Few of you have reached out asking several volunteering questions after yesterday's post so here I am sharing answers. Keeps sending questions! What I will be sharing today is what normally happens if you will pursue a board volunteering role in any organisation and an example of IMA board role. So, today is the annual… Continue reading What are the discussions that happen at a board level?
Scaling Data and Analytics
The Institute for Manufacturing (IfM), University of Cambridge Conference was held on the 26th of May, 2022, I had the honour to present there and have been receiving many requests to share the deck. In this article, I am sharing more about the topic and the deck. I am still buzzing with all the energy and my… Continue reading Scaling Data and Analytics
Data Strategy is Change Management
Scaling Data Strategy and Analytics is a massive change management exercise within any organisation. Analytics-Driven Strategy new podcast is out where I focus on 3 important aspects which must be taken into account when embarking on this process. This podcast is based on my peer-reviewed article in IMA | Institute of Management AccountantsStrategic Finance Magazine publication. The podcast… Continue reading Data Strategy is Change Management
What do you do to take care of your mental health?
It is Wednesday, time to share with you another video and this week it is a mental health-related video. Last week was mental health awareness week, Data and Analytics is changing so fast. I always say that it is maturing as we speak, this can cause challenges for some people. Also, the type of work… Continue reading What do you do to take care of your mental health?
Why would you start from scratch? Build on successes!
Came across John Gall’s below thoughts, he basically emphasises the importance of enhancing what already works rather than starting from scratch. Working in Data and Analytics for a while now, I have seen companies thinking how they can mature. The below is a perfect way of thinking about challenges and improve them: "A complex system… Continue reading Why would you start from scratch? Build on successes!
How to Measure Data and Analytics Maturity in an Organisation and Upskill Your Employees?
Did you need to measure the Data and Analytics maturing in an organisation? Did you have to upskill your team? How did you do that? This month I have answered those 2 questions in my weekly Wednesday videos on YouTube, the answers are based on my experience as an industry practitioner in the area and… Continue reading How to Measure Data and Analytics Maturity in an Organisation and Upskill Your Employees?
How to measure Data and Analytics maturity?
It is Wednesday, time for a new knowledge-sharing video! Have you thought about what to consider when measuring Data and Analytics maturing? Maybe if you moved roles, did a consulting job or compared your organisation against another one, that question would be on your list of questions. In this video, I share 3 main Data… Continue reading How to measure Data and Analytics maturity?
IMA Minneapolis virtual conference
So looking forward to IMA | Institute of Management Accountants IMA Minneapolis Chapter virtual conference and my session about Storytelling this Friday - thanks Trent Kramer, CMA, CPA, CSCA and the rest of the team for organising that! Data and Analytics is a topic that needs excellent communication and storytelling techniques. If you are interested to understand… Continue reading IMA Minneapolis virtual conference
Holidays Routine YouTube Video- Happy Easter!
Hope you are having an awesome long weekend, sharing with you my holiday routine on youtube. What is your holiday routine? https://youtube.com/shorts/YkwYIs2PftM?feature=share #agilemethodology #analyticsdrivenstrategy # #analytics #AnalyticsDrivenStrategy #Fatemaelwakeel #DataAnalytics #RPA #Robotics #DataScience #Modelling #ArtificialIntelligence #MachineLearning #Visualisation #Problemstructuring #Scenarioplanning #womeninautomotive #career #analyticsstrategy #agilemethodology #machinelearning #mentoring #analytics #knowledgevolunteering Follow my Blog via Email
Do more of what you love
A great reminder on a lovely sunny long weekend by Transport for London and Sadiq Khan “Do more of what you love” Having a passion and doing more of what you love makes life enjoyable, a great message to reflect over the holiday! I would add career, education and job to the list, they are an integral part… Continue reading Do more of what you love
Follow me on YouTube for more videos!
Thanks for all the feedback on my live videos, it is exciting to receive all this positive feedback on how the content is helping people in their career journeys! Going forward I will share a video every Wednesday, this video will cover Data and Analytics, career thoughts as well as chats with fellow industry professionals,… Continue reading Follow me on YouTube for more videos!
What are your Sunday Priorities?
We all have 24 hours in a day and each of us prioritises what is important for us whether learning, watching the telly, reading or whatever is on the list. There is no right and wrong priority as long as it is aligned with your goals. Have you prioritised your hours today based on your… Continue reading What are your Sunday Priorities?
2 Questions I got asked in AMBS Women’s Day Event
So what is the highlight for March's LinkedIn article? Going back to where my Data and Analytics journey started brought so many memories. On the 8th of March 2022, I had the honour to be part of the International Women's Day Panel organised by Alliance Manchester Business School and share the stage with 2 other inspiring ladies Fiona… Continue reading 2 Questions I got asked in AMBS Women’s Day Event
Have you planned your week?
Mondays are the start of the week, a great way to shape a successful week that is targetting your dreams. Have you planned your week yet? Have a great week where all your weekly dreams comes true!Have a great week that brings you a step closer to have your long term dreams come true! #plan#organise#analyticsdrivenstrategy#mondaymotivation… Continue reading Have you planned your week?
AI and Intellectual Property
https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/artificial-intelligence-and-intellectual-property-call-for-views/government-response-to-call-for-views-on-artificial-intelligence-and-intellectual-property#:~:text=15.,international%20harmonisation%20in%20the%20area. A good course is a course that doesn't only give you an understanding of the topic but also gets you thinking of how to apply it to your research! For the past month, I had the honour to attend a course by Frank Tietze and Dr Nigel S. Clarke about Intellectual Properties, it was provided by the University of… Continue reading AI and Intellectual Property
LinkedIn Article: Data Strategy and Analytics = Change Management
In this article published by the American IMA | Institute of Management Accountants, I am sharing my professional and research experience on how Data Strategy and Analytics is a change management exercise. What has been your experience with scaling Data Strategy and Analytics? Would love to hear your thoughts and experience! I would like to take… Continue reading LinkedIn Article: Data Strategy and Analytics = Change Management
The Importance of Linking Ethics to Data and Analytics.
In my Strategic Finance Magazine article, I highlighted the importance of putting an ethics lens on Data and Analytics and discussed it more. What has been your experience with linking ethics to Data and Analytics? Would love to hear your experience, successes and challenges! I would also like to take this opportunity to thank: Jeff… Continue reading The Importance of Linking Ethics to Data and Analytics.
Data As An Asset vs. Data As a Problem
Currently, Data is growing massively, it is more of a combinatorial growth not just exponential or linear growth. How organisations treat their data is how they make the best out of it. Throughout the years, I have been involved in so many data projects whether through my work, volunteering or research. One of the things that… Continue reading Data As An Asset vs. Data As a Problem
Want to know more about the iconic Lever House?
Sharing with you the inspiring story of Unilever’s iconic Port Sunlight building, this is where it all started🤩 history #unilever #inpiration
Monday 28th Nov Motivational Quote
It is Monday, sharing my Monday’s motivational quote of the week with you✍🏼 Have a great Monday and a successful week ahaed🤩 motivationalmonday #career #mentoring #datastratedy #datastratedyleader
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