David McBride
@davidmcb.bsky.social
Co-founder, Advisor at facts & feelings @less_and_better
Listening in the car to Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange. There’s a reference to Clair de Lune. Then I walk into a Starbucks and what’s playing? Wandering Stars by Portishead? No. Clair de Lune.
December 18, 2024 at 9:04 PM
Listening in the car to Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange. There’s a reference to Clair de Lune. Then I walk into a Starbucks and what’s playing? Wandering Stars by Portishead? No. Clair de Lune.
AI for analytics? Not so fast. @tgwilson.bsky.social lays out the reasons for human job security in the face of AI + Data.
Is your inbox blowing up with (AI-generated) emails from tech companies promising that their AI-powered platforms will automate the discovery of actionable insights in your data? You can send those emails to the trash, according to @tgwilson.bsky.social: thefocus.factsandfeelings.io/ai-for-insig...
AI for Insights? We’ve Been Here Before.
Generative AI is a powerful technology for analytics. But, not in the way it is most commonly hyped — automating the discovery of insights.
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September 19, 2024 at 1:28 PM
AI for analytics? Not so fast. @tgwilson.bsky.social lays out the reasons for human job security in the face of AI + Data.
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(Momentum 1 of 10) Today marks Day 4 of Sam Decker takeover week! Earlier this week we covered how to set goals and focus on problems to mobilize your teams, and today we’re going to talk about how to carry that momentum:
August 15, 2024 at 1:18 PM
(Momentum 1 of 10) Today marks Day 4 of Sam Decker takeover week! Earlier this week we covered how to set goals and focus on problems to mobilize your teams, and today we’re going to talk about how to carry that momentum:
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It’s Day 2 of Serial entrepreneur and facts & feelings investor/advisor Sam Decker taking over our social channels! Today we’re diving into an excerpt from Sam’s High-Speed Leadership Series, Vision Techniques to Stay on Track:
August 13, 2024 at 1:26 PM
It’s Day 2 of Serial entrepreneur and facts & feelings investor/advisor Sam Decker taking over our social channels! Today we’re diving into an excerpt from Sam’s High-Speed Leadership Series, Vision Techniques to Stay on Track:
Should you really be pursuing inbox zero or Jira ticket zero when it comes to analytics requests? Turns out there may be a better way. And it doesn't involve working the weekend.
Using data to grow your business can be exhilarating, but it can also be exhausting. Analyst burnout is real. The misalignment between business leader expectation and analyst capacity is frustrating for everyone. The answer: better collaboration. bit.ly/3AiLz5a
Are Your Analysts Burning Out Over the Volume of Requests of Your Team?
Analysts get burned out from unending requests. The way out of this mess won’t be found in a ticketing system or self-service training.
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August 7, 2024 at 3:39 PM
Should you really be pursuing inbox zero or Jira ticket zero when it comes to analytics requests? Turns out there may be a better way. And it doesn't involve working the weekend.
Ask not what the business can do for data. Ask what the data can do for the business. Another mind-shifting piece from @tgwilson.bsky.social
Have you got your server-side tracking zero party data clean room CDP strategy fully built out and funded? Good for you. @tgwilson.bsky.social makes the case that, well, maybe there would be better areas of focus in his latest piece: thefocus.factsandfeelings.io/investing-mo...
Investing More to Backslide Slower
The shifting privacy landscape is limiting the data we collect. Too many organizations are responding by chasing complex tech workarounds.
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June 25, 2024 at 3:13 PM
Ask not what the business can do for data. Ask what the data can do for the business. Another mind-shifting piece from @tgwilson.bsky.social
facts & feelings is facilitating innovation in retail by helping teams focus on less…and better. We’re telling our story at CommerceNext in NYC next week. We’d love to catch-up while we’re there. Drop us a comment or send us a message if you’d like to connect. #CN2024
June 5, 2024 at 2:16 PM
facts & feelings is facilitating innovation in retail by helping teams focus on less…and better. We’re telling our story at CommerceNext in NYC next week. We’d love to catch-up while we’re there. Drop us a comment or send us a message if you’d like to connect. #CN2024
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In less than two weeks we’re headed to NYC for CommerceNext! Will you be there? We’d love to meet up, drop us a comment if you’d like to connect !#CN2024
May 29, 2024 at 4:55 PM
In less than two weeks we’re headed to NYC for CommerceNext! Will you be there? We’d love to meet up, drop us a comment if you’d like to connect !#CN2024
Billy Idol knows a thing or two about the slippery slope of "more." Learn from Billy.
May 28, 2024 at 2:51 PM
Billy Idol knows a thing or two about the slippery slope of "more." Learn from Billy.
Next stop: CommerceNext Growth Show in NY! Let's connect there!
We’re excited to be a sponsor for CommerceNext 2024 on June 11-13! Register here to join @davidmcb.bsky.social and @valkroll.bsky.social at the Growth Show #CN2024 bit.ly/3QWhpKh
May 21, 2024 at 3:56 PM
Next stop: CommerceNext Growth Show in NY! Let's connect there!
The setting: an AirBnB in Chicago. The task: refine the approach we would take to help our clients align and prioritize. The input: copious amounts of snacks from Trader Joe's. The output: a network diagram that visually communicates how solution hypotheses are connected to problems and goals.
We're excited to share the story of how our favorite network diagram came to be and all the heavy lifting it does to help clients with goal-centricity, problem focus, and prioritization of hypotheses!
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When You Make A Network Diagram Your Whole Personality
Our network diagram quickly went from an interesting idea to a core part of our approach and brand identity.
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May 16, 2024 at 9:34 PM
The setting: an AirBnB in Chicago. The task: refine the approach we would take to help our clients align and prioritize. The input: copious amounts of snacks from Trader Joe's. The output: a network diagram that visually communicates how solution hypotheses are connected to problems and goals.
So you think you want more? Break the cycle with less...and better.
May 14, 2024 at 3:18 PM
So you think you want more? Break the cycle with less...and better.
In his latest post on focus, we get into insights. A bit of a dirty word. All the more reason to talk about it.
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Focus is…Insight.
Most companies that boast about being “data-driven” are actually “data-distracted.” Genuine insight requires depth, direction and focus.
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May 9, 2024 at 5:21 PM
In his latest post on focus, we get into insights. A bit of a dirty word. All the more reason to talk about it.
thefocus.factsandfeelings.io/focus-is-ins...
thefocus.factsandfeelings.io/focus-is-ins...
Follow the white rabbit...
We only want you to realize the truth...that there is no spoon. medium.com/@david-mcbri...
Take the Red Pill
Just as Neo gained control of the matrix, digital business leaders can control their results by embracing the reality of their situations.
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May 7, 2024 at 1:04 PM
Follow the white rabbit...
"What you do sounds like OKRs..." To which we say yes, AND...
At facts & feelings we talk a lot about being goal centric and how to set meaningful goals. Does that mean we want to blow up what you have in place on day 1? 🧨 No. We'll leave that to the mgmt consultants. Here's how we work with orgs that use OKRs!
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Focus with your OKRs
OKRs are a popular way for organizations to set their goals. This article unpacks how the facts & feelings approach amplifies their power!
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May 2, 2024 at 4:39 PM
"What you do sounds like OKRs..." To which we say yes, AND...
Would you rather eat coffee flavored dog food or drink dog food flavored coffee? Fortunately, you don't have to do either. We're taking care of all of your coffee + dog food needs. Check out Tim's latest for details.
April 30, 2024 at 7:59 PM
Would you rather eat coffee flavored dog food or drink dog food flavored coffee? Fortunately, you don't have to do either. We're taking care of all of your coffee + dog food needs. Check out Tim's latest for details.
Ready to scale? Time to focus? We can restore meaning to words that have become trite when we are purposeful with their use. Matty does just that in his latest article for @lessandbetter.bsky.social.
"Focus. It resides somewhere near “pivot,” “disrupt” and “transform” in the hall of “words that once had meaning but which have since been stripped of their specificity through overuse and misuse.” Read more from our Board Chair, Matty Wishnow! thefocus.factsandfeelings.io/focus-is-sca...
Focus is…Scale.
“Scale” denotes something different for startups than for established businesses. But in both cases, focus is the key ingredient.
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April 26, 2024 at 3:01 PM
Ready to scale? Time to focus? We can restore meaning to words that have become trite when we are purposeful with their use. Matty does just that in his latest article for @lessandbetter.bsky.social.
We've all been there. Rather than taking the time to discuss what's important, we just collect everything. Because it is so easy. And cheep. But is it? Once again, @tgwilson.bsky.social is here to show a better way.
It's easy to collect that additional data "just in case" it becomes useful down the road. It can seem like a no-brainer because, hey, storage is cheap! @tgwilson.bsky.social makes the case for *not so fast there*! thefocus.factsandfeelings.io/the-tyranny-...
The Tyranny of More (Data)
It’s easy to think that more data is generally better. This norm unfortunately has some unpleasant and costly ramifications.
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April 18, 2024 at 2:31 PM
We've all been there. Rather than taking the time to discuss what's important, we just collect everything. Because it is so easy. And cheep. But is it? Once again, @tgwilson.bsky.social is here to show a better way.
A pencil does not an analyst make. @tgwilson expounds
The next time your organization is thinking about a data tech enhancement or replacement, ask yourself if @tgwilson.bsky.social would point out that you might just be trying to teach a child to write by giving them a new pencil. thefocus.factsandfeelings.io/a-better-pen...
A Better Pencil Can’t Teach a Child to Write
Organizations have a tendency to chase “more technology” in their quest to get meaningful results from their data and analytics investments.
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April 17, 2024 at 9:04 PM
A pencil does not an analyst make. @tgwilson expounds
Are your data parents always telling you to clean your data room? Maybe its time we had a chat about what matters most. (I hope my kids don't see this.)
Let's go to Tokyo! And Salt Lake City! @davidmcb.bsky.social
connects these great cities with a case against data architecture and tech stack cleanliness if they get in the way of achieving meaningful business outcomes.
connects these great cities with a case against data architecture and tech stack cleanliness if they get in the way of achieving meaningful business outcomes.
The Modern Data Ecosystem
The pursuit of data architecture cleanliness gets in the way of a more important objective: focus on meaningful business outcomes.
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April 16, 2024 at 2:18 PM
Are your data parents always telling you to clean your data room? Maybe its time we had a chat about what matters most. (I hope my kids don't see this.)
Performance measurement dashboard? What's that, you say? Let @tgwilson.bsky.social explain.
This would be a hot take if it wasn't something that we've been thinking about (and living) for years now.
"Dashboards" = overused term + often not useful
"Performance Measurement Dashboards" = super valuable
@tgwilson.bsky.social explores & explains: thefocus.factsandfeelings.io/dashboards-m...
"Dashboards" = overused term + often not useful
"Performance Measurement Dashboards" = super valuable
@tgwilson.bsky.social explores & explains: thefocus.factsandfeelings.io/dashboards-m...
Dashboards Must Die! Except… Long Live the Performance Measurement Dashboard!
Many dashboards are unwieldy and not useful. Performance measurement dashboards, though, are a type of dashboard that are tightly scoped and
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April 11, 2024 at 3:26 PM
Performance measurement dashboard? What's that, you say? Let @tgwilson.bsky.social explain.
Measurement planning. So hot right now. Measurement planning.
Are measurement plans the secret weapon to gain alignment between data teams and their business partners? Well it's not a secret anymore because @valkroll.bsky.social outlines some of the best practices to make them super effective here!
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April 10, 2024 at 2:11 PM
Measurement planning. So hot right now. Measurement planning.
Great way to catch up with us at facts & feelings!
For April, we’ve opened up blocks every day for virtual chats. ☕ Visit the scheduling link to find a time. Let us know who you’d like to include (@tgwilson.bsky.social, @davidmcb.bsky.social, @valkroll.bsky.social, or all 3 of them!) and we’ll make it happen.
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April 9, 2024 at 9:39 PM
Great way to catch up with us at facts & feelings!
@lessandbetter.bsky.social co-founder Matty Wishnow writes in our latest post on The Focus that "insights are derived — not from data unto itself, nor from software — but from steadfast, focused pursuit of answers to [fundamental business] questions.
Data data everywhere but not a drop to drink. Our co-founder, Matty Wishnow, lays out how we got to this point and where we need to shift our focus to get somewhere more useful! thefocus.factsandfeelings.io/all-data-no-...
All Data No Insight
Companies have unprecedented access to data, analytics SaaS and data-minded talent. And yet, actionable insight has never been more elusive.
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April 4, 2024 at 8:35 PM
@lessandbetter.bsky.social co-founder Matty Wishnow writes in our latest post on The Focus that "insights are derived — not from data unto itself, nor from software — but from steadfast, focused pursuit of answers to [fundamental business] questions.
Vegas baby! Let’s Summit!
Hey #adobesummit! Our co-founders, @tgwilson.bsky.social, @davidmcb.bsky.social, and @valkroll.bsky.social are enroute to Vegas!✨ We're looking forward to catching up with as many people as possible, so let us know if you’ll be there and if you're up for connecting!
March 25, 2024 at 8:23 PM
Vegas baby! Let’s Summit!