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I changed careers 3 times before I turned 30. I feared looking like I lacked direction. But, I also felt restless, unsettled by a gut feeling that "something" needed to change. I would stagnate after 1 year in a new role: - externally: I had been promoted 1 or 2 times - internally: I no longer felt challenged I wondered: What next? "Next" looked like: - 2008: marketer at a food company - 2009: marketer + cook at the same food company - 2010: corporate chef in Chicago - 2011: restaurant chef in Los Angeles - 2013: catering chef - 2014: chef + project coordinator at that same catering company - 2015: food & beverage magazine editor I wish I had a resource to guide me back then. I found it last week. Jenny Blake's book "Pivot" is so affirming. She advocates for building a career marked by intentional pivots: purposeful shifts in a new, related direction. If you're asking yourself: What next?, try Blake's Values Mining Exercise. I compiled the question prompts into a cheat sheet. This is the first in a six-step process to build the foundation of your Pivot Strategy. Try it out, and let me know how it goes.

🛒 Market Basket Analysis (MBA): Uncovering Consumer Behavior 📊 Market Basket Analysis (MBA) is a powerful data mining technique that can be used to identify patterns in consumer purchasing behavior. By analyzing the relationships between items bought together, businesses can boost cross-selling, enhance product placement, and create personalized recommendations for the customers. 📌 Types of MBA: 🔹 Frequent Itemset Mining: Identifies items often bought together. 🔹 Sequential Pattern Mining: Tracks the order of purchases over time. 🔹 Correlation Analysis: Measures the strength of association between products. Drive smarter strategies with insights from MBA! 🚀 #MarketBasketAnalysis #ConsumerBehavior #DataMining #MarketingStrategy #BusinessGrowth #Analytics #MBA #ProductPlacement #CrossSelling #LinkedInLearning

Ever wonder how top companies stay ahead? It's all about continuous improvement! Discovering areas for process enhancement is like being a business detective. Start by gathering clues through data collection and creating a map of your current processes. This birds-eye view can reveal hidden inefficiencies and bottlenecks. Don't forget your best informants - your employees and customers. Their insights are gold mines of improvement opportunities. Benchmark against industry leaders to see where you stand, and dig deep with root cause analysis to uncover the real issues behind surface problems. Tech can be your magnifying glass - use process mining tools to automatically uncover insights from your digital footprints. And remember, sometimes the most valuable improvements come from eliminating steps that don't add value to your customers. Ready to transform your business? Start your improvement journey today: https://lnkd.in/g4j8yFP4 #ProcessImprovement #BusinessEfficiency #ContinuousImprovement #InnovationMindset

🍰 Reflecting on the Process Mining Journey! Earlier this week, the Process Mining Team and partners Slalom and Celonis had the opportunity to connect with some amazing business and executive leaders during our Process Meet & Greet in driving awareness. It was a powerful reminder that when we work together, we don't just optimize processes – we build more efficient propositions with both our customers and vendors. By leveraging insights from process mining, BMI has and will continually identify areas for improvement and streamline operations, ultimately delivering better outcomes in operational excellence, simplification, and standardization. But it’s not just about improving processes externally – it’s also about unlocking new capabilities within our workforce. Collaborating across teams and functions allows us to share insights, foster innovation, and drive continuous improvement as we win together. This is a major step forward in optimizing our processes to benefit everyone across the organization and of course, there was cake involved! 🍰 Looking forward to the continued partnership and the impact we'll create together!  #peoplefirst #winningmindset #learnandgrow #insight #standardise #inspiretogether #GBS #Q

A message from PACE CEO Nathan Stubina, FCIM Change management isn't rocket science, but it's the key to launching your digital transformation 🚀 After decades in the mining industry, I've seen countless technology implementations fail not because of the tech itself, but because of poor adoption. At PACE, we've cracked the code for making change stick. Our secret? A people-first approach that: • Aligns leadership with clear goals • Engages employees at all levels • Tracks behaviors daily to reinforce new habits • Adapts quickly based on real-time feedback Remember, even the best technology is useless if people don't use it. Don't let your digital transformation fizzle on the launchpad. Invest in change management to ensure your initiatives achieve liftoff. If you have an initiative you’d like to discuss click here to Book A Complimentary Project Risk Assessment that will be debriefed by Our team for You! https://lnkd.in/g_6C3HZV What's been your experience with change management in mining? I'd love to hear your thoughts! #DigitalTransformation #ChangeMangement #MiningInnovation

Your CRM is a goldmine of stories. But you're probably mining dirt. Most sales teams are sitting on treasure troves of winning strategies, yet they're focused on basic metrics and surface-level data. The real gold? It's in the narrative behind your wins. Here's what most teams track: 📝 Deal size 📝 📝Sales cycle 📝Number of touchpoints 📝Close dates Here's what they miss: 🎯Key pivotal moments 🎯Winning narrative patterns 🎯Critical decision triggers 🎯Stakeholder dynamics Smart revenue teams are transforming their approach through strategic story mining. The difference is systematic: ⚡️ Deep Pattern Recognition - Beyond basic win/loss analysis - Identifying repeatable story elements - Mapping decision journey patterns ⚡️ Context Preservation - Capturing pivotal conversations - Documenting strategic shifts - Tracking influence chains ⚡️ Actionable Intelligence - Converting insights into playbooks - Building story-driven frameworks - Scaling winning narratives ⚡️ System Integration - Automated story capture - Real-time insight sharing - Cross-team knowledge flow Here's the strategic shift: Old way: Data collection New way: Story extraction Traditional approach: What happened Story mining approach: Why it worked Want our complete Story Mining Framework that's helping teams unlock hidden revenue patterns? Join revenue leaders getting weekly insights in The Revenue Narrative. Link in bio 👇 #SalesEnablement #RevOps #SalesLeadership

Back in my early days as a business excellence consultant, process workshops were my go-to. Armed with stacks of yellow Post-it Notes, I spent countless hours trying to piece together end-to-end processes. The challenge? Getting the right people in the room and capturing their insights—often ending up with idealized versions of chaotic workflows as everyone tried to present their "best face." Fast forward to today, and tools like #Apromore and other leading #ProcessMining solutions have transformed how we work. By extracting processes directly from the companies #data, we uncover the reality of your operations—no guesswork, no disruptions. Whether it’s process simulation, root cause analysis, or improvement planning, we’ve got the right tools to deliver insights and results. At #Breakawai, we use the best process mining solutions to meet your unique needs and drive business excellence. Game-changing technology. Real-world impact. #businessexcellence #process #processmining #qualityimprovement #processworkshop #datamining #datagovernance #dataquality

Establishing a Process Mining Center of Excellence (CoE) can transform your organization, but it requires the right strategy, education, and executive support. Key takeaways: -> Align with Company Priorities: A successful CoE must be in sync with the larger goals of your organization. Focus on critical end-to-end processes like order-to-cash, bringing together cross-functional teams that often operate in silos. This alignment ensures that process mining drives the right initiatives, delivering measurable impact where it matters most. -> Educate Stakeholders Continuously: A CoE’s success hinges on educating both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Empower business users and tech-savvy employees with the knowledge to fully grasp process mining’s potential. Build internal champions who can advocate for the technology, helping it gain traction across departments. -> Advocate for Executive Sponsorship and Tangible Value: Process mining is about more than insights; it’s about driving actionable change and achieving ROI. Secure strong executive sponsorship to ensure continuous support and resources. Focus on delivering measurable value by addressing inefficiencies and optimizing key processes, reinforcing the business case for process mining. By following these best practices, your Process Mining CoE will not only improve operational efficiency but also create sustainable value across your organization. #ProcessMining #CenterOfExcellence #DigitalTransformation #BusinessOptimization #Leadership #ROI #ProcessImprovement

Why did the marketer bring a shovel to the meeting? Because they were ready to dig deep into 'customer insights'! 🪓📊 But let’s face it, in the dynamic world of business and marketing, it can feel like we’re constantly mining for that elusive nugget of gold. From panning through 'big data' streams to excavating the meaning behind every single 'impression' and 'conversion,' it’s a relentless quest. And oh, the never-ending treasure map of buzzwords like 'synergy,' 'gamification,' and 'hyper-personalization'! Remember, while it's crucial to dig deep and uncover valuable insights, the real treasure lies in creating genuine connections and compelling narratives that truly resonate. So,