top ten tips for a first class analytics practice

Lay down three simple capabilities as foundations for your approach and analytics practice – Understanding, Action, Optimisation

1. Ensure your three key enablers – People, Process and Technology are aligned to the business objectives and the requirements of your analytics teams
2. Understand that Analytics has a series of multi-dimensional challenges and you need to manage your way through the maze while still supporting your people
3. Be aware that analytical maturity requires time and investment, but it’s worth it
4. Understand where your team are and where they need to be in relation to your business is essential before you can work out how to get there
5. Manage your Core Values - something that all good businesses should strive for but often don't 
6. Know that Teamwork, Balance, Achievement, Ownership, Credibility, Integrity and Productivity all work together for continuous improvement
7. Realise that the difference a strong Analytics leader can make is profound
8. Obtain senior management commitment
9. Understand that Analytics is the business critical function