We’re familiar with the adage, “a picture is worth a thousand words.” But in Finance and Treasury, we are people of numbers. If colors and shapes made it to reports, it is purely for cosmetic reasons. What matters are the cold hard facts. Flashiness could hurt the credibility of a presented study; more time on [...]

In data, admitting ‘I don’t know’ is a powerful thing. This admission opens all the possible doors in our search for an answer. Too often, we clutter and fog our approach and reduce the realm of possibilities with elements that come way too early in the process. First comes experience—yes it’s an asset in funneling [...]

What are the necessary human qualities to become data-driven? My students often ask for specific examples as we dive deeper into the quarter. As they discover the data domain through my 10 week course, they become motivated and want to make sure they are doing the right thing for their career. In an era flooded [...]