What makes a great analyst, and how do you interview to find one? These are topics close to my heart and mission, and I had a great time speaking with those who feel the same at Enterprise DNA, an analytics community specializing in Power BI.

Among other topics, we discussed how we go about sizing up a dataset, how to keep a data project on track, and where we are focusing on skills improvement in the coming year.

Watch the discussion on YouTube :

When asked about how to improve as a business thinker and communicator, I suggested analysts read The Wall Street Journal. Friends of mine have made an inside joke of my WSJ obsession, but reading it really helps with sizing up industry trends and forces and knowing what’s going on in the wider business community:

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I’ve really enjoyed my new-ish partnership with Enterprise DNA; stay tuned for my forthcoming R for Power BI users course with them.