Executive decision-makers know that that relying on BI and analytics to make better, timelier business assessments is at the forefront of practices in today's changing global business environment.  Many enterprises feel pressure to make decisions in less time, and while the amount of data available to draw from grows exponentially, how can you make the best use of these analytical tools to gain actionable insights?

More and more, the business landscape is edging towards a data-driven culture. In this report from the Harvard Business Review Analytic Services, examine the survey data and responses from hundreds of executives, managers, and professionals across the globe about their decision-making processes and BI/analytics tools.  Read on to learn about the five stages of analytics evolution, how analytics is changing the roles of individuals and organizations, and traits of analytics leaders.