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Design-Thinking Workshops

"My team is stuck, lacks structure, and misaligned."

We facilitate collaborative and iterative sessions where we engage in problem-solving exersizes, using a human-centered design approach to encourage creativity, empathy, and innovation to develop new solutions.

6 x 1 hr sessions

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Storytelling with Data

"Our reports are cluttered and confusing."

We build compelling narratives via data visualizations to effectively communicate insights and patterns to help you drive action.

1 month engagement

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Tactical Business Strategy

"I worry my business model isn't sustainable."

We use business intelligence to develop an overall approach, key performance indicators, and goals to bring your objectives to life via a tactical business model; supporting sustainable growth for your organization.

3 month engagement

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Business Intelligence

"We have complex questions that simple dashboards can't answer."

Ready for the cutting edge? We design custom tools that go far beyond basic reporting, utilizing advanced analytics, logic models, and AI to answer questions that keep you up at night.

6 month engagement

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"I consider it a privilege to have had the opportunity to work alongside Mike on our global people analytics team. Mike is passionate and driven to add value. Mike is an absolute pleasure to work with and brings a calming presence to any conversation and creative ideas to any program or initiative. Mike didn’t shy away from new and unique challenges. It was a pleasure working with Mike and I would welcome the opportunity again in the future."
- Steve C., Director

"In my experience, I have found Mike to be a very personable and thoughtful collaborator who is driven to bring scale to projects by the use of the right technology. He is very knowledgeable about HR technology and uses design thinking to design and solve for scaling issues. It has been a pleasure working with him!"- Gargi B., Ph.D.

"At young, fast-growing organizations, it is a challenge to balance design-based approaches over churning out deliverables as quickly as possible. Bringing in The Data Alchemists allowed us to take the time to engage with incredibly busy stakeholders across the organization. They ensured we listened to, documented, and understood their challenges, needs, and ideas while not deterring us from solving immediate issues. The Data Alchemists' experience in working with a diverse array of people and roles allowed them to seamlessly work with everyone from C-suite executives, to clinicians, to program managers, to engineers. Their experience collaborating with different types of teams to solve a wide array of challenges was on clear display.The Data Alchemists ran efficient and effective sessions that guided us through multiple stages of design thinking techniques and made attendees feel at ease and understand the intentions and value of each session. Their approach fostered a collaborative environment that did not bog down with pure discussion points. In particular, they were able to provide individuals space to brainstorm while still challenging ideas in a way that ensured we captured the intentions of needs to validate the objectives were focused on improving our operations or improving care for patients.The design-thinking workshops were a fundamental pillar in making our organization a data-driven learning-healthcare system. The roadmap we were able to construct from The Data Alchemists' time working with stakeholders is invaluable. It provided a clear pathway for all stakeholders to have their needs met with agreement in prioritization across teams, no small feat unto itself, and gave the implementers clear guidance on where to focus.As an organization, we will only be able to thrive if we utilize our data effectively to improve access to care, enhance our operational efficiencies, expand our reach, and ultimately provide high-quality care and services to those in need. To do that, we fully intend to continue our engagement with The Data Alchemists. Their human-centered approach is essential as our organization grows in size with more stakeholder roles and more unique challenges to ensure we are able to effectively navigate the complex landscape of Type-1 diabetes care.Sincerely,
Thien Nguyen
VP Information Systems
Blue Circle Health

"Mike is a creative thinker and passionate about his work. He is an excellent speaker and able to present complex concepts to senior level leaders clearly and persuasively."- Lisa D., Senior Manager

Case Study: Design-Thinking Workshops for a Type 1 Diabetes Healthcare Organization

According to a survey by the Design Management Institute (DMI), 69% of organizations that were surveyed in 2016 reported that design thinking was used to a varying degree within their organization.

Case Study: Design-Thinking Workshops to help a type 1 diabetes (T1D) healthcare organization better serve people with diabetes.Introduction:
T1D affects millions of people in the United States. It is a complicated disease to manage and healthcare disparities prevent access to the care, supplies, and support underserved communities need.Challenge: A T1D healthcare organization was looking to become a data-driven learning healthcare system to expand their care, and develop effective solutions to operationalize virtual care to address the challenges faced by people with T1D.Solution: As a seasoned group of experts in design thinking, we worked with the T1D healthcare organization to run a 3-month series of design thinking workshops. These workshops brought together stakeholders from across the organization and included a diverse mix of participants, including, healthcare professionals, clinical operations leads, financial controllers, data scientists, and system engineers.Through these workshops, we used a variety of design thinking techniques, such as empathy mapping, journey mapping, prioritization techniques, user story development, and data visualization prototyping. We worked collaboratively to develop innovative solutions that addressed the challenges faced by the organization, such as enhancing operating efficiencies, expanding geographic scope, and providing high-quality care and services.Results: The design thinking workshops had a significant impact on the T1D healthcare organization. By engaging stakeholders in a collaborative problem-solving process, designed and laid the foundational roadmap for building a data-driven learning healthcare system that includes all aspects of operationalizing and measuring the success of a virtual healthcare organization. This, in turn, led to the development of data solutions with effective collaboration across cross-functional teams, more timely implementations for stakeholders, and ensured shared definitions and understanding of data nuances across the organization.

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Case Study: Storytelling with a Private Equity Firm

"Data storytelling is a powerful way to communicate insights and drive action within an organization. By framing data within a compelling narrative, data storytellers can engage stakeholders, build empathy, and inspire action. Data storytelling helps organizations to make better decisions, communicate more effectively, and ultimately drive success." - Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic

Case Study: Designing dashboards to tell powerful narratives for a private equity firmChallenge: A private equity firm was struggling to effectively communicate insights and drive action based on its vast amounts of data. The firm needed a new approach to data visualization that would help them tell powerful narratives and engage stakeholders.Solution: As a seasoned group of experts in data visualization, we worked with the private equity firm to design a series of dashboards that would help them tell powerful narratives and communicate insights effectively.Through a series of collaborative workshops and design iterations, we worked with the firm's leadership team to identify key performance indicators (KPIs) and develop a dashboard framework that accurately reflected the firm's investment portfolio and growth potential. The dashboards included a variety of data sources, such as financial data, operational data, and market data, and used advanced visualization techniques to tell compelling stories and engage stakeholders.Using these dashboards, the private equity firm was able to communicate complex insights effectively and drive action across its portfolio companies. For example, they were able to identify areas where portfolio companies could improve their financial performance and develop targeted interventions to address these areas. They were also able to track market trends and identify new investment opportunities.Results: The dashboards had a significant impact on the private equity firm's operations. By providing a compelling and engaging way to communicate insights and drive action, the dashboards helped the firm make more informed investment decisions and improve portfolio company performance.Specific results of the project included:- A series of dashboards that accurately reflected the firm's investment portfolio and growth potential**
- Improved ability to communicate complex insights effectively and engage stakeholders across the firm's portfolio companies
- Identification of key areas where portfolio companies could improve their financial performance and targeted interventions developed
- Improved ability to track market trends and identify new investment opportunitiesOverall, the dashboards were a success, and the private equity firm was able to use the insights gained from the dashboards to drive success across its portfolio companies and achieve sustainable growth and profitability.

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Case Study: Peanut Butter Business Performance Model

Without a solid business model, even the most innovative ideas and technologies will fail to make an impact. A robust business model provides the foundation for sustainable growth and ensures that resources are allocated effectively to create value for customers and stakeholders.

Case Study: Building a robust business performance model for a new peanut butter companyChallenge: A new peanut butter company was struggling to understand its financial performance and develop a sustainable business model. The company had experienced healthy growth in its first year of operation but was unsure how to scale its operations and achieve sustainable profitability in the long term.Solution: As seasoned experts in business performance modeling, we worked with the peanut butter company to conduct a comprehensive analysis of its financial performance and develop a robust business performance model.Through a series of workshops and collaborative sessions, we worked with the company's leadership team to identify key performance indicators (KPIs) and develop a financial model that accurately reflected the company's operations and growth potential. We also conducted a competitive analysis to identify areas where the company could differentiate itself and gain a competitive advantage.Using this information, we developed a detailed financial model that included revenue projections, cost of goods sold (COGS), operating expenses, and cash flow projections. We also developed scenarios to test the model under different growth and market conditions and identified key areas where the company could optimize its operations and improve profitability.
In addition to the financial model, we worked with the company to develop a comprehensive strategy that included a clear vision, mission, and set of values, as well as specific initiatives and tactics to achieve its growth and profitability goals. We also helped the company to develop a marketing and branding strategy that would differentiate it from competitors and appeal to its target audience.Results: The business performance model and strategy had a significant impact on the peanut butter company's operations. By providing a clear understanding of the company's financial performance and growth potential, as well as a roadmap for achieving its goals, the model and strategy helped the company to make more informed decisions and allocate resources more effectively.


Specific results of the project included:- A detailed financial model that accurately reflected the company's operations and growth potential
- A comprehensive strategy that included a clear vision, mission, and set of values, as well as specific initiatives and tactics to achieve its growth and profitability goals
- A marketing and branding strategy that differentiated the company from competitors and appealed to its target audience
- Improved ability to make informed decisions and allocate resources more effectively


Overall, the business performance model and strategy were a success, and the peanut butter company was able to use the insights gained from the model and strategy to optimize its operations and achieve sustainable profitability.

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Case Study: Build, Buy, Borrow, Bot

"Business intelligence is not just a tool or a technique, it is a mindset that enables organizations to make data-driven decisions and gain a competitive advantage. By providing insights into key performance indicators, market trends, and customer behavior, business intelligence empowers organizations to make informed decisions, identify new opportunities, and drive growth." - Bernard Marr

Case Study: Building a business intelligence model to optimize resource allocationChallenge: A leading technology company was struggling to allocate resources effectively and balance investments in building capabilities, recruiting people, contracting, or automating. The company needed a new approach to resource allocation that would help them better understand the impact of their investments and make more informed decisions about where to allocate resources.Solution: As a seasoned consulting firm with expertise in business intelligence modeling, we worked with the technology company to build a robust business intelligence model that would provide insights into the impact of their investments and help them optimize resource allocation.Through a series of collaborative workshops and data analysis sessions, we worked with the company's leadership team to identify key performance indicators (KPIs) and develop a business intelligence model that accurately reflected the company's operations and growth potential. The model included a variety of data sources, such as financial data, operational data, and market data, and used advanced analytics techniques to identify trends and patterns in the data, learn, and adapt using success metrics.Using the business intelligence model, we were able to provide the company with insights into the impact of their investments and help them make more informed decisions about where to allocate resources. For example, we were able to identify areas where the company could optimize its operations and reduce costs through automation, as well as areas where additional investment in building capabilities or recruiting people would have the greatest impact on growth and profitability.Results: The business intelligence model had a significant impact on the technology company's operations. By providing a comprehensive view of the impact of their investments and resources, the model helped the company make more informed decisions and optimize resource allocation.


Specific results of the project included:- A comprehensive business intelligence model that provided insights on how to balance investments and resources
- Identification of key areas where the company could optimize its operations and reduce costs through automation
- Identification of areas where additional investment in building capabilities or recruiting people would have the greatest impact on growth and profitability
Improved ability to make informed decisions and allocate resources more effectively


Overall, the business intelligence model was a success, and the technology company was able to use the insights gained from the model to optimize its operations, reduce costs, and achieve sustainable growth and profitability.

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