Here on the AOF podcast, I have often spoken about the issue of user adoption and the slow progress we have all been experiencing for a long time. Our guest today has so much to offer in relation to our approach to this challenge! I speak to Kevin Greene, the CEO of Logi Analytics, and we delve deep into why the mentality of product leaders is so valuable right now!
Kevin has a brilliant mind for the field of analytics, sharing how and where to get started with these parts of your leadership and partnerships. Kevin has been in the analytics game for over 20 years and was actually an investor at Logi before he took the reins! This episode is jam-packed with actionable knowledge bombs that you are definitely not going to want to miss, so let’s get to it AOF
“I think creativity has a place in almost any leadership position.” — [0:08:02]
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3 Knowledge Bombs
- Kevin on where to start with the data - We all want to use data to make better decisions, but we have to start within the context of our end users and work backwards from there.
- Kevin on the importance of user experience - User interface is not the same as user experience, so make sure your precious developer brainpower is geared towards customer satisfaction.
- Kevin on evolving beyond data discovery - Data discovery may have made you famous but you now you need to take that to the next level by operationalizing and bringing your application to the end user.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- [07:05] - Kevin's surprising position in his high school marching band!
- [09:19] - How Kevin spent his early days at Logi Analytics: Investing before becoming the CEO.
- [11:48] - Some information on Logi Analytics and the tools and services they provide for their clients.
- [15:41] - Why Kevin believes enterprises have to start thinking like product leaders.
- [22:47] - Approaches to building strategic applications with a smaller team.
- [25:11] - Finding the right service partners and the critical nature of owning the application.
- [28:59] - Ensuring success by scheduling time with business leaders, prioritizing, and using collected data.
- [31:40] - Recommendations from Kevin for leaders considering changes and partnerships.
- [35:41] - Examples of some of the hurdles and challenges that face product leaders.
- [40:56] - The important role of mission-critical applications in today's landscape.
- [44:04] - Operationalizing your application and bringing it to your end-users.
- [48:00] - Why software teams need more than application tools and the importance of reliable partners.
- [49:48] - Logi's mission statement, brand manifesto, and the long-term vision for the company!
- [52:50] - The people that have inspired Kevin the most in his life and career: his parents.
- [54:02] - Kevin's thoughts on exercising gratitude and positivity on a daily basis!
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“A lot of companies are recognizing the ability to institutionalize their competitive advantage, in the form of software. Just look at companies like Amazon.” [0:13:09]
Links and Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Check out Logi Analytics rated '2020 Best BI Solution'
- Check out Kevin's fav books and resources!
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