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Analysis & Insights


Winning Segmentation Tactics
When you can describe your audience in specific, layered terms, decisions get easier.

Lisa Ciancarelli
2 days ago7 min read


Build a KPI Scorecard from Scratch
With the right structure — and a clear sense of what story you're trying to tell — you can build something that is simple, clear, and keeps your business focused on what is most critical.

Lisa Ciancarelli
Apr 217 min read


Speed Up Your Analyses with 4-tab Workbook Practice
Think of these four tracks as a pre-analysis sifting system.

Lisa Ciancarelli
Apr 1411 min read


One Page Analysis Plan
Analyses achieve more impact — and drive businesses to take action — when you flip your point of view, and begin with the decision instead of the data.

Lisa Ciancarelli
Apr 78 min read


1Q26 Tips & Tactics - Recap
I'm sharing my playbook for how analysts and decision-makers can move from “interesting charts” to decisions people remember, trust, and act on.

Lisa Ciancarelli
Mar 319 min read


When Analyses Spark Action
When you master the ability to deliver clear, focused, and actionable presentations, you shift from being seen as someone who reports information to someone who influences strategic decisions.

Lisa Ciancarelli
Mar 2410 min read


Context: The Skill to Get Your Analysis Taken Seriously
When you pair a metric with the right surrounding information, something shifts.

Lisa Ciancarelli
Mar 178 min read


Storytelling Tactics to Empower
Learning how to frame your findings the right way—using a few repeatable patterns—means more of your work actually drives change.

Lisa Ciancarelli
Mar 106 min read


Smart Data Prep = Credibility
Organization is something I frequently come back to in my blog. Why? Think of it as the control center for all the effort you've invested in compiling your analysis, insights and/or data storytelling.

Lisa Ciancarelli
Mar 38 min read


The Intersection of Data & Decisions
The moment when your analysis earns real influence—when executives stop nodding politely and start asking "How fast can we move on this?"

Lisa Ciancarelli
Feb 248 min read


Capitalizing on CTV’s Growth With Smart Analytics
Connected TV (CTV) has crossed an important line. It’s become the place where budgets are shifting, expectations are rising.

Lisa Ciancarelli
Feb 209 min read


Make Every Number Count With Smart Context
Numbers tell stories, but only when you provide the framework that makes those stories clear.

Lisa Ciancarelli
Feb 1710 min read


From Setbacks to Success - Contingency Planning
When you master the art of preparing for multiple outcomes before you run a single query, something shifts.

Lisa Ciancarelli
Feb 107 min read


Project Uptake Tactics for Analysts
When you know how to listen carefully, ask the right questions, and organize information effectively from the start, you set yourself up for smooth execution and happy clients.

Lisa Ciancarelli
Feb 38 min read


How Data Prep Separates Good Analysis from Guesswork
A bit of organization, some solid, go to tactics to approach your data, and you can save yourself a lot of time and aggravation sifting through data, hoping something stands out.

Lisa Ciancarelli
Jan 278 min read


Fasttrak Your Analyses in 10 Minutes
Here's the thing: you don't need hours to orient yourself in a new dataset. You need a system.

Lisa Ciancarelli
Jan 2010 min read


Mastering Data-Driven Insights for Business Success
When you start leveraging business analytics effectively, you unlock the power to make smarter decisions, spot trends before your competitors do, and truly understand what drives your success.

Lisa Ciancarelli
Jan 133 min read


Transforming Business with Analytics & Insights
...raw data is like a box of puzzle pieces scattered on the floor. Actionable analytics strategies are the picture on the box that shows you how to put those pieces together.

Lisa Ciancarelli
Jan 64 min read


The Year Analysis Got Real: 10 Critical Learnings from 2025
Ten lessons representing the difference between being the person who reports what happened and the person who shapes what happens next.

Lisa Ciancarelli
Dec 30, 202511 min read


Data Driven Decision Making:
This article is about closing that gap with a handful of repeatable habits you can use on any dataset, for any decision, in work or in your own life.

Lisa Ciancarelli
Dec 23, 20256 min read
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