John Vaughan
John Vaughan is a highly experienced Accountant and Consultant. He has experience in the pharmaceutical, FMCG, distribution, professional services, manufacturing and financial service industries. With over 25 years of commercial experience and 20 years working with the Cognos products, he is able to advise and work with you on any business intelligence or performance management project. John is one of the rare consultants who is equally comfortable consulting in Business Intelligence, Enterprise Planning or Consolidations and Complex Financial Reporting. His business, financial, management and technical acumen allows John to consult confidently at all levels and his creative thinking and awareness of deadlines assures you that he can resolve the most complex of issues and achieve tight time frames. John presents regularly for various professional organisations around Australia. He has a Master of Business Administration from Macquarie University and a Bachelor of Business (Finance & Accounting) from University of Technology and is a CPA.
Leading Through Volatility: Direction from Uncertainty
Leading your organisation through uncertain and volatile times is a challenge, but it also offers the chance to engage your team in working towards a clear direction. It is an opportunity to develop a fluid and agile workspace that efficiently tackles problems with a collaborative and positive approach.
“The What?” Yeah, the ‘Hover Car of Corporate Planning’!
As I said in my last post, you’ll all think I’m nuts. But hear me out. I’ve likened a traditional spreadsheet based budgeting model to a German Beetle. Rebuild a…
The Hover Car of Corporate Planning
We were meeting with Peter, a client, the other day. He was commenting how powerful his TM1 model is, but also that it is in some ways complex and a…
The 3 Steps to Do Data Visualisation Right
You can be among the 30 percent that succeeds with data visualisation and business intelligence projects. Learn these tips to do data visualisation right.
Part Two: The Four Data Visualisation Types for Executives and Managers
No matter your objective, no matter the situation, learn how to use the four data visualisation types. Communicate and visualise perfectly.
The Four Data Visualisation Types for Executives and Managers
Get more from your visualisation tools by learning these four important data visualisation types that every manager and the executive must know.
The BI and Data Visualisation Mistake Your Organisation Probably Makes
Learn the biggest data visualisation mistake organisations make, which does more harm than good and how you can avoid it!
IBM Software on Virtual Servers Could Expose You Millions (Literally)!
IBM software installed on virtual servers could potentially expose your organisation to a claim from IBM for millions. The risk is real. We’ve seen the claims. Here is what you can do now to avoid this significant and job threatening exposure.
How Data Visualisation Can Revolutionise Your Business
What is data visualisation? We like to think of it as “a picture that explains a million numbers”. It is a vital business tool you can use to extract value from your data. Here we explore what it really is and how it can be used.
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Variance Analysis and Commentary using TM1
Discussion and video about using TM1/Planning Analytics for Variance Analysis and Commentary.