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The Art of Action with Stephen Bungay
Join Murray Robinson, Shane Gibson, and special guest Stephen Bungay to discuss how military principles like “Mission Command” can be applied to manage teams effectively in uncertain conditions.
Data Asset, Data Product, Data Service?
TD:LR Should we treat data as an Asset, a Product, a Service or a hybrid combination of all three? Data Asset, Data Product, Data Service? There has been a lot of discussions on LinkedIn, lots of podcasts, lots of webinars lately on the question of whether data should...
Demystifying the Semantic Layer
The semantic layer is your mystical bridge between complex data and meaningful business insights. It acts as a translator, converting technical data into a language you understand. It works through metadata, simplifying queries, promoting consistency, and enabling self-service analytics. This layer fosters collaboration, empowers customization, and adapts to changes seamlessly. With the semantic layer’s power, you can decipher data mysteries, conjure insights, and make decisions with wizard-like precision. Embrace this enchanting tool and let it elevate your data sorcery to new heights.
Attribution Model Patterns with Yorgos Moschovis
Explore the intricacies of marketing attribution with Yorgos Moschovis on the Agile Data Podcast. Dive into the complexities of tracking customer behavior across various channels and the challenges of connecting online and offline data. Learn about Yorgos’s journey from the Office of the Auditor General to a leader in data analytics, navigating through companies like Spark New Zealand and Silicon Graphics. Understand the evolution of attribution modeling, from basic first and last touch to sophisticated, multi-touch approaches. Discover the impact of third-party cookie demise on tracking and the emergence of identity management solutions. Gain insights into how different industries, like retail and insurance, approach customer journey mapping and the significance of continuous touches versus deeper histories. Hear Yorgos’s perspective on the diminishing role of static demographics in favor of digital behavior analysis. The conversation also delves into operational improvements through actionable insights, emphasising real-world applications and AB testing over theoretical model complexities.
Empowering teams to take initiative with Jose Corella
Join Murray Robinson and Shane Gibson as they dive into a discussion with Jose Corella on how leadership principles from the US Air Force can find applications in civilian organisations.
Understanding Concepts, Details, and Events: The Fundamental Building Blocks of AgileData Design
Reducing the complexity and effort to manage data is at the core of what we do. We love bringing magical UX to the data domain as we do this.
Every time we add a new capability or feature to the AgileData App or AgileData Platform, we think how could we just remove the need for a Data Magician to do that task at all?
That magic is not always possible in the first, or even the third iteration of those features.
Our AgileData App UX Capability Maturity Model helps us to keep that “magic sorting hat” goal at the top of our mind, every time we add a new thing.
This post outlines what that maturity model is and how we apply it.
Building a vibrant community with Scott Hirleman
Explore the art of building vibrant communities with Scott Hirleman on the Agile Data Podcast. Uncover key insights into community growth, operational strategies, and sustainability. Discover how Scott transitioned from a stock market enthusiast to a community management expert, specifically in tech and data spaces. Learn about the rapid expansion of the Data Mesh Learning Community, the importance of engaging members, and the role of timely content and responses. Delve into the operational nuances of community building, including automated onboarding, managing different fluency levels, and establishing community vibes. Understand the critical need for investment, sustainability, and how to overcome founder dependence. Gain insights into ideal team structures for community management and the significance of adaptability and realism in community growth. These comprehensive strategies and experiences offer valuable lessons for anyone looking to nurture and grow a successful community in the tech and data sectors.
Upgrading Python: A Plumbing Adventure in the Google Stack
In the ever-evolving world of AgileData DataOps, it was time to upgrade the Python version that powers the AgileData Platform.
We utilise micro-services patterns throughout the AgileData Platform and a bunch of Google Cloud Services. The upgrade could have gone well, or caused no end of problems.
Read more on our exciting plumbing journey.
AgileData App UX Capability Maturity Model
Reducing the complexity and effort to manage data is at the core of what we do. We love bringing magical UX to the data domain as we do this.
Every time we add a new capability or feature to the AgileData App or AgileData Platform, we think how could we just remove the need for a Data Magician to do that task at all?
That magic is not always possible in the first, or even the third iteration of those features.
Our AgileData App UX Capability Maturity Model helps us to keep that “magic sorting hat” goal at the top of our mind, every time we add a new thing.
This post outlines what that maturity model is and how we apply it.
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Thoughts of a new Scrum Master – Juan Dione
Join Shane and Blair as they chat to Juan Dione on his experience as a new scrum masterGuests Juan Dione Blair Tempero Shane GibsonResources Subscribe | Apple Podcast | Spotify | Google Podcast | Amazon Audible...
Google BigQuery – Online Training resources
As part of our journey to exploring the use of the Google Cloud Platform (GCP) as the core of our infrastructure for AgileData.io we have had to start unlearning a lot of our AWS and Microsoft Azure knowledge and...
Its 2019 – Isn’t the Data Warehouse dead?
With the advent of self-service data discovery tools and big data platforms, the bold announcements of "the data warehouse is dead" started to ring out around the world. So why, you would ask, are we building a new...