John Weathington, Author at TechRepublic

John Weathington

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John Weathington is President and CEO of Excellent Management Systems, Inc., a management consultancy that helps executives turn chaotic information into profitable wisdom.

Latest from John Weathington

Big Data

How data scientists can help operational analytics succeed

Find out how most companies get operational analytics wrong, and how data science can play an important role in steering these efforts in the right direction.

Big Data

3 best practices for exploratory data visualizations

Exploratory data visualization is an exciting component of data science. Get tips on how your qualitative data scientists can build these visualizations.

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How to revamp business processes with predictive analytics

Data science--specifically predictive analytics--can be a powerful way to discover breakthrough efficiencies in the way you accomplish your corporate mission and strategy.

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Why data science is a secret weapon for tech consultants

Consultants who partner with data scientists can use the power of big data to help sell their expert advice. Find out pitfalls to avoid in this partnership.

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How data scientists can improve their careers in 2018

Data scientists will see positive results from making these professional and personal resolutions, according to John Weathington.

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How to get your big data team to implement functional code every two weeks

For most data science teams, the idea of delivering functional code within two weeks seems impossible. Discover why and how a two-week deadline for code is feasible.

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Why Extreme Programming can be an asset or a liability for data scientists

Before implementing Extreme Programming, be sure you're aware of the potential benefits and drawbacks to this approach, and how that may affect your data scientists and end users.

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How to succeed as a data scientist even if you aren’t an analytic

Although analytics are a natural fit for big data jobs, other personality types can be great data scientists. Get the specifics.

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CEOs have a problem with the truth: How data scientists can help

Nobody wants to be the bearer of bad news, which is why CEOs sometimes don't get the straight story about strategic data. The solution includes data scientists and three non-traditional data systems.

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How to build a data-driven organization that outpaces competitors

Follow this roadmap for creating a data-driven organization in five stages. Before you know it, you'll be outperforming your competition.

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