Business cliches are a dime a dozen. (see what I did there?) Some say that phrases become cliches for a reason and they help convey deep details in a concise amount of words, but they can also be worn out so as not to have any meaning at all. While cliches can be helpful, they […]
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33 Tangents – Episode #93 – Talking About The Importance of Analytics Solution Design with Brian T. O’Neill, Founder of Designing for Analytics
On this week’s episode of 33 Tangents, Jim and Jason are joined by Brian T. O’Neill, the founder of Designing for Analytics and host of The Experiencing Data Podcast. The conversation with Brian focuses on the importance of design when it comes to solutions. Designing for Analytics is an independent consultancy which helps product leaders […]
33 Tangents – Episode #92 – Cheating and Inauthenticity
In our last episode, Jason, Hila, and Jim discussed what it meant to “Be The Wolf” when engaging with clients. At the core of that approach is to be authentic and genuine. On this week’s episode of 33 Tangents, Jason, Hila, and Jim talk about the other side, dishonesty and cheating. Right now the Houston […]
33 Tangents – Episode #91 – Be The Wolf
One of the phrases we use internally at 33 Sticks is “Be the Wolf”, which is a reference to the character of Winston Wolfe, played by Harvey Keitel, in Pulp Fiction. When this phase is used, it refers to a direct, honest, and genuine relationship clients. This week, Jason, Hila, and Jim talk in detail […]
33 Tangents – Episode #90 – How Wildfires Spread
Forest fires are horrible and tragic and Jason has first hand experience dealing with them in Utah about a year and a half ago. During that ordeal, he spent a lot of time learning about how they spread and how they are fought. What he found out was that the common understanding of both are […]
33 Tangents – Episode #89 – Talking Remote Team Management with Time Doctor Co-Founder Liam Martin
On this week’s episode of 33 Tangents, Jason and Jim welcome Liam Martin for a discussion and debate around remote work in general, fostering collaboration with remote teams, and how to manage a remote workers. Liam is a serial entrepreneur who runs Time Doctor and Staff.com – one of the most popular time tracking and […]
33 Tangents – Episode #88 – From The Archives: Talking Building A Digital Ecosystem with Carrie Bourke
We’re taking a break this week to spend time with our families during the holidays. We’ll be back with new episodes starting next week, January 10, 2020. This episode was originally published on October 11, 2019. This week Jim and Jason are joined by Carrie Bourke, Director of Customer Analytics and Insight at Harvard Business […]
33 Tangents – Episode #87 – From The Archives: Jumping At Every Opportunity with Stephen Marshall
We’re taking a break this week to spend time with our families during the holidays. We’ll be back with new episodes starting on January 10, 2020. This episode was originally published on September 26, 2019. As a consultant, you may feel the need to have to jump at every opportunity that comes your way. What […]
33 Tangents – Episode #86 – Your Data Is Not Perfect
Data collection is not perfect and that is ok. That being said, we’re not talking about accepting major flaws or gaps. You can still work with imperfect data and gain insights. How do you prevent the pursuit of perfection from blocking you making progress with the data that you have? Is perfect data even attainable? […]
33 Tangents – Episode #85 – Disconnecting and Resetting
With holidays right around the corner, it’s important to disconnect from work and be present. Just like summer vacation, the holidays offer us the chance to relax, recharge, clear our minds, and start the new year fresh. Every year, it feels harder and harder to do as technology keeps us tethered to the office. This […]