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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
Learn and Grow
Morning thoughts...Every day is a school day, make sure to learn something new every day. This helps us develop, grow and improve. It also adds value to everyone around us when we share this knowledge. #motivationalmondays #learneveryday #analyticsdrivenstrategy #fatemaelwakeel
Happy New Year!
I wish you a 2022 full of happiness, health and success. May all your dreams for this year come true – Happy New Year! In one of the new year chats I was having with family and friends, we were discussing habits. Thought to share some of the habits that stood out in our discussions:… Continue reading Happy New Year!
Thank You Jaguar Land Rover And Thank you To All My Former Colleagues!
In April 2015, I joined Jaguar Land Rover and little did I know that my journey with this amazing company will last more than 6 and a half years. The contract I received in a USB stick in the form of a Jaguar Land Rover car key was literally the key to my ultimate job in this company, it… Continue reading Thank You Jaguar Land Rover And Thank you To All My Former Colleagues!
IMA Michigan Regional Council Event Registration Is Open
So looking forward to speaking about "The Power of Storytelling in Analytics Strategy" in IMA | Institute of Management Accountants Michigan Council on Thursday 14th October! The event is open to everyone so feel free to register through the link below. #analyticsdrivenstrategy#analytics#storytelling https://event.on24.com/eventRegistration/EventLobbyServletV2?target=reg20V2.jsp&eventid=3421804&sessionid=1&key=F69FEC2C2BE6064747D7FC05AA530BB5&groupId=2927783&sourcepage=register #agilemethodology #analyticsdrivenstrategy # #analytics #AnalyticsDrivenStrategy #Fatemaelwakeel #DataAnalytics #RPA #Robotics #DataScience #Modelling #ArtificialIntelligence #MachineLearning #Visualisation… Continue reading IMA Michigan Regional Council Event Registration Is Open
Starting Is Half Way There
An ad that is worth a thousand words. Starting is the most difficult step. How did you start your career? Interested to hear your inspiring stories!!! #motivation#inspiration#success
Career Thoughts: Get Out of Your Comfort Zone
Thought to share with you some career thoughts on a video, it is available on my Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJFF57UgdTo #sharingknowledge #career #learning #leadership #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
You Career Plan Develops Through Life
I am super excited to be speaking in the IMA | Institute of Management Accountants Temple University Chapter on the 29th of October about careers, Data and Analytics, having my CMA and more!!! Thought to share with you some thoughts on a video which is available on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZ4i4skAEe4 #sharingknowledge #career #learning #leadership #agilemethodology #analyticsdrivenstrategy # #analytics #AnalyticsDrivenStrategy… Continue reading You Career Plan Develops Through Life
How Do You Keep On Top of Analytics Updates?
Had a great academic-practitioner catch-up this week!!! Erika Pärn from the University of Cambridge (academic) and I as an Analytics-Driven Strategy evangelist (practitioner) had a great discussion about the latest in Analytics strategy and digital twins. The field is changing massively, it is important to keep on top of it and continuously learn. The academic-practitioner link is very important as… Continue reading How Do You Keep On Top of Analytics Updates?
Analytics Organisational Models
What is your organisation's Analytics Model? Is it centralised, hybrid or decentralised? What are your thoughts on Analytics Models? In this article I have just published on LinkedIn, I have shared the three main analytics models: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-3-analytics-organisation-models-fatema-el-wakeel-mba-cma Let me know your thoughts! #analyticsdrivenstrategy #leadership #executivemindset #sharingknowledge #career #learning #leadership #agilemethodology #analyticsdrivenstrategy # #analytics #AnalyticsDrivenStrategy #Fatemaelwakeel… Continue reading Analytics Organisational Models
New Collaboration – The University of Manchester
Super excited, my blog is updated with a collaborations page now!!! I am so honoured to be collaborating with the brilliant The University of Manchester starting this month as a General Assembly Member. For all the alumni and students in my network, stay tuned for the latest news which I will be sharing! Being a… Continue reading New Collaboration – The University of Manchester
What was the pivotal point in your executive career?
I got asked today about how my executive career started, it made me smile and think back on so many memories. Comfort zones can limit our developments, sometimes all you need to do is have a leap of faith and take opportunities. There have been many pivotal moments in my life and so many people… Continue reading What was the pivotal point in your executive career?
The Power of Collaboration During a Pandemic Video Recap – Jaguar Land Rover Session
Have you watched the below youtube short recap video from "The Power of Collaboration During a Pandemic" session? https://youtu.be/aFSgQRIK5ug Last month we shared our Jaguar Land Rover Financial Services experience and how the team set our Data and Analytics COE from scratch during the Covid in the Digital Leadership Forum! LinkedIn article: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/power-collaboration-during-pandemic-video-recap-fatema/?published=t #sharingknowledge #career #learning #leadership #agilemethodology #analyticsdrivenstrategy… Continue reading The Power of Collaboration During a Pandemic Video Recap – Jaguar Land Rover Session
The 3 Main Data and Analytics Organisational Models
Analytics-Driven Strategy's new podcast is out, have you listened to it yet? In this episode, I am discussing how choosing the right Data and Analytics model for the organisation is similar to choosing the right structure for a house. The organisational structure needs to be robust, solid and suitable for future changes. In this session,… Continue reading The 3 Main Data and Analytics Organisational Models
What Are The Agile Methodology Values?
Many people mention Agile Methodology in Analytics, today I thought to share a post as a reminder of our Agile practitioner values. Looking at the values will help understand the ethos of the methodology and its characteristics Link to the manifesto is https://agilemanifesto.org/ What have been the benefits/challenges you faced when using Agile? #analyticsdrivenstrategy#agilemethodology#analytics #agilemethodology… Continue reading What Are The Agile Methodology Values?
What is it like to be on the Leadership Team of one of the most advanced Data and Analytics Organisations?
As part of Unilever Leadership team, I had the privilege to attend our yearly Data and Analytics workshop in our beautiful historical site in Port Sun Light.Having awesome collegues where we learn from each other, a culture that strives on continuous improvement and an organisation that has been through many tech changes over +90 years,… Continue reading What is it like to be on the Leadership Team of one of the most advanced Data and Analytics Organisations?
“This is what an MBA would think”
Had an awesome dinner with my Alliance Manchester Business School MBA classmates yesterday. We graduated 7 years ago which is crazy 😀We discussed life, careers, pre-MBA, post-MBA and more. Some of the sentences we kept using was “This is what an MBA would say” or “This is how an MBA would think” or “This was… Continue reading “This is what an MBA would think”
IfM Cambridge University September Visit
https://youtube.com/shorts/wSLAxXArrr4?feature=share Great day at the Institute for Manufacturing (IfM), University of Cambridge, very insightful discussions about different Data and Analytics topics with my awesome research group! 👩🏻💻Veronica Martínez shared with me best practices in research and consulting!👩🏻💻Paula Melfe shared the latest in quantam computing!👨🏻💻Francisco Gómez Medina shared his great research in digital twins!👩🏻💻As for me,… Continue reading IfM Cambridge University September Visit
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