Author: Jose S
Leading vs lagging indicators
Use lagging indicators for outcomes and leading indicators for early warning. Put both on the review so a green result tile cannot hide a thin pipeline.
Reproducibility for solo analysts
Solo analysts still need reproducibility: fixed inputs, pinned environments, clear parameters, and a re-run path so last quarter’s number can be explained without archaeology.
The analysis PR checklist
An analysis PR checklist turns “looks good” reviews into real quality gates: question, grain, filters, lineage, tests, and narrative before anyone merges a metric change.
Power BI starter: publish, share, and trust
Publish Power BI with workspaces, refresh, RLS, and a trust checklist. Shared is not trusted until roles, refresh, and ownership survive Monday morning.
Maps that inform without misleading
Maps persuade fast, which is why bad bins and raw-count choropleths mislead so well. Use an honest map path: question, aggregation, color scale, and caveats you refuse to…




