How can one of my students go from a BI startup to a Big five acquisition? By using our BI Dashboard Formula (BIDF) methodology.
This week, I’m talking to Andrew Mackay, co-founder of former Dubai based BI startup Team base, now director of digital services at PwC Middle East. I met Andrew six years ago when he registered for our online BI Dashboard Formula methodology online course, as he was seeking to differentiate his BI offerings in the middle east. This inspiring conversation outlines both his reasons for using BIDF, how he operationalized it and how it led to his recent acquisition by PwC. There is so much to be learned from his focus and use of the BIDF methodology! Enjoy!
“The most important thing I learned from BIDF (BI Dashboard Formula) is how to create a shared delivery portfolio." 18:23 - Andrew Mackay
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3 Knowledge Bombs
- Andrew on BIDF as a Differentiator - Take action, focus, and do something unique.
- Andrew on the BIDF Planning Guide - You must first outline who is going to do what, when, and how?
- Andrew on Failure - Don’t give up. Move on for more chances to succeed.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- [04:43] - Andrew discusses the most common question he gets asked and his clever answer. What are you?
- [07:32] - Making Career Moves: From living in India to Dubai in Middle East.
- [07:48] - How Andrew got a job working in R&D division at Emirates Airline.
- [08:21] - Shocking Key Quote: I’ve actually met the Bin Laden brothers. I was working on an HR application for their company. - Andrew Mackay
- [11:40] - Aha Moment: Question what you are doing and whether it adds value.
- [12:49] - Key Quote: I’m actually very good at doing research. It’s one of the skills that I am proud of. - Andrew Mackay
- [18:23] - Key Quote: The most important thing I learned from BIDF...shared delivery portfolio. - Andrew Mackay
- [23:05] - Key Quote: The people who do it by the book, are the ones who are winning. - Mico Yuk
- [24:16] - BIDF Differentiator: Take action, focus, and set yourself apart from others.
- [29:55] - Educate on Expectations: Don’t wing it, if you don’t know what to do.
- [31:30] - Wireframing: Document/record audio and handwriting to capture design details.
- [36:52] - Blueprint Spreadsheet: Complete, prioritize, and validate KPIs.
- [44:00] - Business Model Gone Wrong: Financial failure led to low point, but don’t give up.
- [45:19] - Key Quote: Life will give you many more chances to succeed. - Andrew Mackay
- [47:50] - Key Quote: The best teachers are students. - Mico Yuk
- [48:54] - Andrew’s inspirations: Hans Rosling and Mico Yuk!
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“People who do it (BI Dashboard Formula Methodology) by the book, are the ones who are winning.” 23:05 - @MicoYuk
Links and Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Download Andrew’s FREE KPI Quadrant Template files by joining our private Facebook Group!
- Check out Andrew’s story on how - PWC acquired Teambase
- Check our some of our other related Podcasts:
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- Check out Andrew’s new gig/company - PwC Middle East
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