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Little data (not big data) – the power of lists

On the home page of Inc., a US magazine for small business, there are links to 10 articles with one thing in common. They all reference a list to support your entrepreneurial effort. Even allowing for the odd bit of repetition, it’s an amazing tally. There are things...

Why the British Government just doesn't 'get' data

Many years ago, I sat in on a talk by the Chief Executive of a major oil company. The very small audience was mostly made up of his middle managers from every corner of the globe. At the end, he invited questions. As one of only 3 outsiders in the room, I was amazed,...