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Ever consider the evolution of knowledge in society, organizations and even the brain? Futurist Thornton May has: "Success requires materially expanding what you know and adding precision and efficiency to the processes (analytics) whereby you come to know."
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Five styles of business analytics framework

Just as we all have different approaches to life – such as planning vacations months in advance versus spontaneously taking off for a last-minute getaway – organizations differ in business analytics methodologies. Read this article for details on the most common styles of business analytics.

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