Analytics Skills

A fairly good list of things that are useful to be a successful analytics provider. Some of these are more generally good consulting skills.  In particular, I emphasize and they cover, always learn the business that you are attempting to analyze.  Allying yourself with an internal person who has lived the business is always useful.  Someone you can call anytime to ask questions.  Ask lots of questions.  Map the process and show them the map.  Get agreement on what the decision process looks like.  Often knowing the data that is being generated and how it is now used is also key.   Ally yourself with at least one key decision maker who will be using the results you will come up with,  and get their support on any prototypes you do.