Bill Franks, 2022 Articles & Publications

December Monthly News Digest: Data Science & Analytics

12/19/2022

A summary of some of the most interesting industry news of the prior month.

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Why Synthetic Data is a Next Big Thing

12/13/2022

Synthetic data can save cost, protect privacy, and increase the speed of development all while making models more accurate and less biased. That's a hard combination to beat!

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2023 Analytics Predictions And Priorities

12/13/2022

A look at IIA's official 2023 predictions pulled together in conjunction with Tom Davenport and Brian Sampsel.

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Five New Year’s Resolutions for Data Science & Analytics Professionals in 2023

12/12/2022

An overview of some predictions related to data science professionals for 2023.

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November Monthly News Digest: Data Science & Analytics

11/30/2022

A summary of some of the most interesting industry news of the prior month.

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Pulse Check: Today’s Data Science & Analytics Candidate Priorities

11/21/2022

A dive into a recent survey to see what it shows.

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The Link Between Analytics Maturity and Social Media Influencers

11/7/2022

I promise the premise in the title isn't as far-fetched as it may at first seem. In fact, I'm positive that many readers will realize that they've fallen into this trap ... have you?

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October Monthly News Digest: Data Science & Analytics

10/26/2022

A summary of some of the most interesting industry news of the prior month.

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2022 Data Engineering Salary Report: Key Trends and Insights

10/13/2022

A look at the results and implications of the latest Burtch Works survey.

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How Data Products Change the Game

10/12/2022

In this blog, I discuss what data products are, why they are so hot today, and why they are here to stay.

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If Your ‘Dream’ Job Comes Knocking, Are You Ready to Open the Door?

10/3/2022

An overview of how to keep yourself prepared, your profile current, and your resume up to date so that you can react quickly when an opportunity arises.

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“Quiet Quitting”: The Silent Killer of Employee Satisfaction & Engagement

9/20/2022

A discussion of the trend of quiet quitting and its ramifications.

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Recruiting with a Mission-Driven Focus

9/13/2022

In this blog, I define what a mission-driven focus is, provide some examples, and explain why it can help you be more successful in your recruiting efforts.

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Growth And Diversity of University Programs in Data Science & Analytics

9/9/2022

A discussion of how to screen academic programs to find the ones that focus on what you need, whether you are a student or a company looking to hire.

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Navigating The Process of Hiring Early-Career Employees

8/25/2022

An overview of how employers should approach interviews with new graduates and early career professionals.

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When to Talk Salary in a Data Science Interview Process

8/16/2022

In this blog, I outline the reasons why I recommend that in most cases, you delay discussing salary for as long as possible when interviewing for a role in data science and analytics.

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Navigating The Early Career Job Interview Process

8/16/2022

A dive into how young professionals should prepare for interviewing for a data science and analytics role.

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Organizing Analytics and Data Science Organizations (Part I)

8/7/2022

A deep dive into selecting the right organizational model for your analytics team. This is part 1 of a 2 part series

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Successfully Upskilling An Organization

7/12/2022

I moderated a webinar featuring three executives who provided perspectives and ideas to help improve your organization’s data and analytics competence and literacy. This blog covers ten top takeaways from the session.

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Teaching the Ethics of Analytics

6/14/2022

The best way to learn about complex and ambiguous topics is through the use of case studies. Much like law and business schools, it would be terrific to see ethics related to analytics taught with interactive case studies.

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