{"product_id":"actionable-intelligence-isbn-9781118915233","title":"Actionable Intelligence","description":"\u003cb\u003eBuilding an analysis ecosystem for a smarter approach to intelligence\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eKeith Carter's \u003ci\u003eActionable Intelligence: A Guide to Delivering Business Results with Big Data Fast!\u003c\/i\u003e is the comprehensive guide to achieving the dream that business intelligence practitioners have been chasing since the concept itself came into being. Written by an IT visionary with extensive global supply chain experience and insight, this book describes what happens when team members have accurate, reliable, usable, and timely information at their fingertips. With a focus on leveraging big data, the book provides expert guidance on developing an analytical ecosystem to effectively manage, use the internal and external information to deliver business results.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book is written by an author who's been in the trenches for people who are in the trenches. It's for practitioners in the real world, who know delivering results is easier said than done – fraught with failure, and difficult politics. A landscape where reason and passion are needed to make a real difference.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book lays out the appropriate way to establish a culture of fact-based decision making, innovation, forward looking measurements, and appropriate high-speed governance. Readers will enable their organization to:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnswer strategic questions faster\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReduce data acquisition time and increase analysis time to improve outcomes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eShift the focus to positive results rather than past failures\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExpand opportunities by more effectively and thoughtfully leveraging information\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eBig data makes big promises, but it cannot deliver without the right recipe of people, processes and technology in place. It's about choosing the right people, giving them the right tools, and taking a thoughtful—rather than formulaic--approach. \u003ci\u003eActionable Intelligence\u003c\/i\u003e provides expert guidance toward envisioning, budgeting, implementing, and delivering real benefits.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Vision of Actionable Intelligence 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Challenge at Hand 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Big Data Lie 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActionable Intelligence: The Road and the Destination 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStages of Actionable Intelligence: Getting Ready for the Journey by Knowing Where You Are and Where to Go 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAre You Ready to Take the First Step? 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary and Considerations 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Discovery of the Business Situation (Business Discovery) 31\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGovernment Intelligence 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsk the Questions 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswer the Questions: Business Discovery 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVisual Consistency and the First Tool 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOff to the Races 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary and Considerations 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Creating a Foundation of Data 47\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding the Foundation 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBenefits of Having the Right Data 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Data Challenge 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcquire Data in Four Consistent Steps 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Byproduct: Master Data Management 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Management Issues in the Spotlight 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Data Supply Chain 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuild the House 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary and Considerations 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Visualization 69\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComplete Circle 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSo Now, How Can You Do It? 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Way Ahead 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExample of Iterative Visualization to Solve the Question “How Do I Get There Quickly, Safely, Efficiently:” Leveraging Global Positioning System Data 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEffective Visualizations: Tell a Story to Your Mind 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNoticing Visualization Pitfalls 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary and Considerations 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: The Initial Answers 85\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAttempting to Regularly Capture Benefits, False Starts, and a Rhythm 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Results of Actionable Intelligence Delivered 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Power of Quotes 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePossibilities with Actionable Intelligence 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlmost Done? 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary and Considerations 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNote 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Time for Change 101\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCollaborative Business Planning 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLinking Collaboration to Actionable Intelligence 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary and Considerations 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Governance: Funding Intelligence, Protecting the Results 111\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn Actionable Intelligence Governance Methodology 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntelligence Budgeting 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRemember the Key Points of the UPS Story 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoverning the Use of Actionable Intelligence and Establishing Data Security 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary and Considerations 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Sustaining Delivery of Actionable Intelligence 135\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeading Intelligence 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuick Wins to Build Trust 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHiring Done Right for Big Data with Big Data 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraining 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBusiness Cultural Change 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunication 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowledge Lock‐In 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat’s Next? 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary and Considerations 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Tying It All Together 163\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClifford Siegel’s Journey at Lifetime Brands 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStarting the Right Way 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding the Right Pitch 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping a Mission and Strategy for Intelligence Capabilities 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTIE: The Intelligent Enterprise at STATS ChipPAC with Elizabeth Lim 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Recipe to Greatness 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary and Considerations 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Next Frontiers 181\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Healthier Lifestyle with Actionable Intelligence 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Street‐Smart Cabbies 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Amplified Customer Experience 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelling Better 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eServe Me Better . . . But Don’t Intrude on My Private Life 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Started 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Starbucks Experience 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary and Considerations 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Epilogue 193\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFour Steps of Actionable Intelligence 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Contributors 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 201\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKEITH B. CARTER\u003c\/b\u003e enjoys making the lives of others easier with technology and is an avid sportsman, private pilot, fencer, and family man. Born in Long Island, he spent most of his life in New York until moving to Singapore in 2012, where he currently resides. Always interested in both corporate and academic roles, Keith is working as Visiting Senior Fellow of Decision Sciences at the prestigious National University of Singapore Business School as well as principal advisor to KPMG, board member of Mentorica Technology Pte. Ltd. (a retail sales, mobile, big data solution provider), and board member of 1st Call Consulting, a competitive intelligence firm specializing in finance and supply chain. He previously worked at Estée Lauder in supply chain and Accenture in financial services and government. As an inventor, he recently received a patent on a financial intelligence tool design. Keith has a Master's in Business Administration from Cornell University and a Bachelor's in Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe data revolution was supposed to lead to better business and faster improvements, but for employees, big data often just means a big headache. Business leaders need to get all stakeholders on board with the idea that big data has the power to make life easier \u003ci\u003eand\u003c\/i\u003e improve business outcomes. That's \u003ci\u003eActionable Intelligence.\u003c\/i\u003e In this book, Keith B. Carter takes the age-old idea of business intelligence and turns it into something businesses can actually use.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's true that if you can gather all the right data into one place, you can come up with some significant truths that might not have been accessible a decade or two ago. It's also true that the use of big data can make organizations more agile and improve their ability to look forward to address issues before they become problems. But all this is easier said than done. Unlike many books on the market, \u003ci\u003eActionable Intelligence\u003c\/i\u003e focuses less on the saying and more on the \u003ci\u003edoing\u003c\/i\u003e. Executives and leaders will appreciate the concrete guidance on hiring the right people, gaining their trust, and processing massive sets of data in a way that actually makes things happen faster.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eActionable Intelligence\u003c\/i\u003e is not just about making charts and graphs. Author Keith Carter covers visualization and the basics of big data, but his approach is unique. With interactive elements and thought-provoking questions peppered throughout the text, he encourages readers to begin with a solid foundation—a firm business purpose and a genuine desire to improve the lives of others and deliver sustainable improvements using data. Carter understands the need for leaders to surround themselves with people who are passionate about moving the organization forward and doing whatever it takes to deliver results. \u003ci\u003eActionable Intelligence\u003c\/i\u003e is a new way of thinking about data, and it could be the spark your organization needs to think bigger and act better.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47988657062117,"sku":"NP9781118915233","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781118915233.jpg?v=1761781145","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/actionable-intelligence-isbn-9781118915233","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}