Prerequisites for Enlightened Analysts

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Actual is not normal (a tribute to Edward Tufte)
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In my journey to become a better consultant, I’m reading “Now you see it: Simple Visualization Techniques for Quantitative Analysis,” by Stephen Few. Below are a few traits he listed for a good analyst:

  • Interested
  • Curious
  • Self-motivated
  • Open-minded and flexible
  • Imaginative
  • Skeptical
  • Aware of what’s worthwhile
  • Methodical
  • Capable of spotting patterns
  • Analytical
  • Synthetical
  • Familiar with the data
  • Skilled in the practices of data analysis

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Source: Daniel Hoang: Life of a Management Consultant

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Daniel Hoang is a visual leader, storyteller, and creative thinker. As an experienced management consultant, he believes in a big picture approach that includes strong project leadership, creative methods, change management, and strategic visioning. He uses a range of visual tools to communicate business challenges, solutions, and goals. His change strategy is to build "tribes" of supporters and evangelists to drive change in culture and organization. Daniel is an avid technologist and futurist and early adopter.