Questions to Consider When Requesting Custom Reports
There’s more to submitting a custom report request than simply making the request, says BlueOx Credit Union’s George Hopper. Data analysts may ask a number of questions in the process and offer new perspectives to consider. Hopper offers a few example questions you should know before making your next request.
Communication is a Data Analyst’s Most Important Soft Skill
When it comes to data analytics, analyst Sarah Ashby argues that no skill is more essential to have than the ability to effectively communicate the process and findings to both experts and laymen alike.
Lawless Data: A World Without Data Governance
Does data run lawless in your credit union or does it operate under a set of strict guidelines? Data analyst Sarah Ashby argues that without strong governance, our data becomes chaos and makes it nearly impossible to yield successful results.
Enjoying the Long Hike: The Life of an Analyst
Those who benefit from the work of a data analyst often see the view from the top; but the road there is long and difficult, says analyst Annalyn Hawkes. She offers advice to analysts on the efforts to reach the peak.
Building a Data-Centric Organization
Is your credit union ready to take the plunge into data analytics? Thomas Hull has some ideas to get you started and discover your data guru.
Tools Won’t Do the Thinking for You
Data Analyst Sarah Ashby explains that while data tools won’t magically produce solutions for your credit union, they will open doors that allow you to dive deeper, ask more questions, and make use of your data.
Your Credit Union Needs a Data Analyst, Not a Data Gopher
BlueOx Credit Union’s George Hopper explains why your credit union needs a data analyst, as well as what to avoid when taking the plunge, and what to look for in a good analyst.
