From Insight to Impact: How to Make Data Actually Drive Action
“Actionable insights” is the Holy Grail of analytics. It is the point at which data achieves value, when smarter decisions are made, and when the hard work of the analytics team pays off. Actionable insights can also be elusive — a perfectly brilliant insight gets ignored or a comprehensive report gathers dusts on a shelf.
10 Key Ways Data Products Can Outperform Traditional Reporting in 2026
Explore how customer reporting falls short and why modern data products deliver real value. This updated guide walks data professionals through ten crucial differences, from design and delivery to monetization and user‑focus.
12 Rules for Data Storytelling (Updated for 2026)
Learn the 12 timeless rules of effective data storytelling—refreshed with modern guidance for today’s data professionals.
Are You Cooking or Baking with Your Data?
Some data teams cook. Others bake. The best do both. Learn how to balance agility and consistency in your data storytelling, visualization, and products.
Bridging the Last Mile of Data: Why Communication Is the Real Analytics Challenge
Why the biggest challenge in data isn’t technology — it’s communication. Learn how data professionals can bridge the last mile with better storytelling, products, and insights.
The Strategic Edge: Data Storytelling in Sales Presentations
Learn how sales teams can use data storytelling to build trust, connect with buyers, and win deals. A 2026 guide to replacing static charts with persuasive narratives.
Turning Raw Data Into Gold: A Modern Checklist for Data Product Managers
Learn how to turn raw data into customer‑ready solutions. This updated checklist for data product managers focuses on data storytelling, product design and analytics.
Choosing the Right Metric: A 2026 Guide to Smarter Analytics and Data Storytelling
Choosing the wrong metrics can lead to misleading insights and poor decisions. This post outlines a practical, three-step framework to help you select the right metrics for identifying problems, measuring performance, and guiding action. You’ll also learn the four key traits of effective metrics and how to avoid common pitfalls—plus real-world examples, expert insights, and links to trusted resources.