Insights, lessons, and leadership from The Management Consultant Issue #4 — 20 July 2025
Business & Technology Insight
Data Without Context: Why Dashboards Are Lying to You
Every board I’ve worked with has more data than decisions. Dashboards multiply faster than insights. Without context — data just confirms bias.
Real transformation happens when narrative meets numbers. A single “why” slide can turn raw metrics into meaningful action.
💡 Don’t ask, ‘What’s the data say?’ Ask, ‘What’s the story behind it?’
3 Things I’ve Learnt This Week
1. Every sector has its blind spots. In water, it’s data lineage. In healthcare, it’s integration fatigue. 2. Momentum matters more than motivation. Just start. 3. People want progress they can feel, not just see.
Something Personal
We took the Land Rover out for a quick weekend test camp before the big TREKS Adventures trip. Even one night under canvas resets perspective — and sparks creativity for Monday.
Tool of the Week
Power BI – Great for translating chaos into clarity, when used with intention.
🟡 Tip: Build dashboards around decisions — not data availability.
This Week's Challenge
Which of your reports could be cut in half — but still tell the story?
Quote of the Week
“Information is not knowledge. The only source of knowledge is experience.” — Albert Einstein
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