Five Quick, but Essential, Communication Tips 

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Five Quick, but Essential, Communication Tips 

Phil Bellaria Philadelphia, PA MBA, Wharton McKinsey & Co Comcast NBCUniversal CDAO Partners
Thought Leadership

Phil Bellaria shares a concise post and sage advice on building a productive relationship with data and analytics teams and business leaders.

Here are 5 essential tips for establishing strong partnerships between data & analytics teams and business leaders. To keep these tips in mind, pay tribute to the ’80s by thinking of the acronym ATARI:

Atari game console with text describing the 5 tips:

Ask questions to understand the business and uncover the true problem you are solving.

Talk less, listen more, showing humility and countering the perception that data & analytics professionals believe they are the smartest in the room.

Act fast, acknowledging the need for speed even with incomplete information.

Recommend actions that highlight the impact and inform decision-making.

Iterate to involve business leaders throughout the process, sharing early results and seeking their input.

Read the full article, 5 Tips for Partnering with Business Leaders, on CDAOPartners.com.