Book Reviews

Business Intelligence Success Factors: Tools for Aligning Your Business in the Global Economy

978-0-470-39240-9

"Olivia Parr Rud does a remarkable job of weaving together many topics in a strategic way. As 'quants,' we're fascinated with data and fact-based decision making. But success only comes when you consider the human factor, especially effective communications. Making topics like evolutionary biology, complexity science, and systems thinking relevant for business success is a unique and compelling view. As Max Frisch said, 'We hired workers and human beings came instead.'"

Anne Milley
Senior Director
Technology Product Marketing, SAS


"Business Intelligence Success Factors is a must read for anyone implementing BI on an organizational level. This book explains the business landscape and the underlying reasons for our current volatility, offering clear guidance on navigating our information-rich global economy."

Ron Powell
Editorial Director
Business Intelligence Network