The Fast Company Executive Board is a private, fee-based network of influential leaders, experts, executives, and entrepreneurs who share their insights with our audience. BY Dan McKone It’s become an ...

For as long as humanity has conducted business, we’ve used data to make better decisions. Farmers observed which crops flourished in which seasons and planted accordingly. Vendors saw which products ...

As the healthcare industry puts more value on evidence-based care, data is becoming more and more important for hospitals for improving care. Tri-City Medical Center in Oceanside, Calif., uses data to ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. John Hall covers entrepreneurial topics that help companies grow. Nearly everyone in an organization feels the pressure to act ...

In today's digital age, data inundates us. The sheer volume of information available to us is staggering. We can measure customer likes and dislikes and the number of strokes we took in the swimming ...

Data-driven decisions optimize resources, reduce waste and improve sustainability for businesses. Efficient waste management through data minimizes environmental impact and cuts operational costs.

According to a study from the Software Development Times, only 16% of companies are truly data-driven (meaning data is used to inform business strategy and operations). While there are technical ...

U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) launched its Advanced Capabilities Directorate, signaling a ...

Most people regard bank runs as a thing of the Depression-era past, but in 2023, several U.S. financial institutions failed when they experienced unexpected runs on deposits. Taking notice, leaders at ...

In today’s fluid educational landscape, school leaders and educators are confronted with increasingly complex challenges. The infusion of data analytics and the rise of generative artificial ...

The 2026 housing market will be defined by interest rate scenarios and AI advancements according to Joseph Panebianco. AI Summary In this Q&A, Panebianco shares his take on leveraging data, the 2026 ...