How to Really Improve Data-Backed Decisions in Your Business

from Business Confidential Now with Hanna Hasl-Kelchner · host Hanna Hasl-Kelchner

Data-Backed DecisionsData-backed decisions have an air of authority and legitimacy about them that shooting from the hip definitely does not. But today’s guest, Ruben Ugarte, author of Data Mirage, says too many companies fail to use their data properly. Is this happening in your organization?What You’ll Discover About Data-Backed Decisions (highlights & transcript):HIGHLIGHTSCLICK HERE FOR AUDIO TRANSCRIPT* How to be more strategic in collecting data for data-backed decisions [01:31]* Best way to think about data to improve data-backed decisions – a framework [02:37]* How KPIs can be misleading [04:30]* 3 Common problems that thwart data-backed decisions [05:56]* What small business owners need to consider to improve data-backed decisions [08:35]* What The Data Mirage teaches about data-backed decision making [11:31]* How small business owners can get more disciplined and focused in their data-backed decisions [13:13]* How to trust your data for better data-backed decisions [16:36]* And much MORE.♥ Share this episode with someone you think will benefit from it. ♥♥ Leave a review at Lovethepodcast.com/BusinessConfidential ♥Guest: Ruben UgarteRuben Ugarte is founder of Practico Analytics, providing expertise in data analytics. He has worked with companies on five continents and in all company stages, helping them to use data to make higher quality decisions, boost performance, increase profitability and make their teams world-class.He maintains a popular blog with more than 100,000 readers. His new book is The Data Mirage: Why Companies Fail to Actually Use Their Data (Business Expert Press, January 22, 2021).Related Resources:Connect with Ruben on LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube. Also read his popular blog.Join, Rate and Review:Rating and reviewing the show helps us grow our audience and allows us to bring you more of the rich information you need to succeed from our high powered guests. Leave a review at Lovethepodcast.com/BusinessConfidentialJoining the Business Confidential Now family is easy and lets you have instant access to the latest tactics, strategies and tips to make your business more successful.Follow on your favorite podcast app here as well as on Twitter, This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hannahaslkelchner.substack.com

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