How Your Business Can Overcome Common Data Quality Mistakes
Summary Even the best strategies break down if the data behind them is unreliable. Data quality mistakes cost a typical business $12.9 million to $15 million a year and put digital transformation at risk. The Most Common Mistakes 1. Inaccurate Data Simple errors in entry, misspelling, or outdated values often go unchecked. This covers everything […]
Dashboards Are Not Communication Tools—Unless You Treat Them Like One
Summary Companies spend millions on dashboards, expecting better decisions and accountability in return. Yet, many organizations find their dashboards lead to confusion or inaction, not insight. To unlock real business value, dashboards must be designed as purposeful communication tools—not just data displays. Setup: The Business Leader’s Dilemma In a fast-growing enterprise, each department built its […]
The Hidden Risk of “Good Enough” Data in Financial Reporting
Summary Many organizations see “good enough” data pass through finance unchecked, but the real cost runs deeper than a few restatements. This piece debunks the myth that nearly-right data is safe. It shows how poor standards erode trust, slow growth, and expose companies to unnecessary financial risk. The Myth The myth is simple. “If my […]
The Real Cost of Data Silos: How Fragmented Systems Hurt Mid-Market Growth
Executive summary Disconnected tools and teams create duplicated effort, conflicting reports, and delayed decisions. This piece unpacks the real operational and financial cost of silos – and a 6-week, fix-first plan mid-sized firms can use without a big replatform. The problem behind the problem Most mid-market firms grew fast and pragmatically: add a system for sales, a system for […]
The Hidden Data Drain Costing You Millions: How to Fix It Fast
Here’s a wake-up call: According to Gartner… Poor data quality costs organizations an average of $12.9 million per year. That number isn’t just about wasted spend—it reflects lost opportunities, broken trust, and delayed decisions at the highest levels of your company. And yet, most executives aren’t even tracking it. Data Waste: The Unseen Risk in Your Strategic Plans […]
