Quark Insights Consulting

07/03/2026

🎆 Happy Independence Day from Quark Insights!
Fireworks light up the sky for a few seconds and the best ones leave you talking about them for days. That's what great data storytelling should do too: not just sizzle, but stick!

Ready to make your data pop? Reach out to Lisa at [email protected] for a free consultation. Quark Insights — What Will You Learn Today?

04/14/2026

Accelerate Your Analysis With My 4-Tab Solution.
Analysis moves a lot faster when structured upfront; this 4-tab approach is a simple way to prioritize signal early, keep your attention on insight and accuracy. If you’ve ever thought, “I know there’s a story in here, I just can’t see it yet,” this is for you.

Your data has stories to tell. Let's make sure they get heard! 📊 !

04/07/2026

You can make every analysis work harder for you — without working longer hours. 🤯
 
My latest article walks through the one-page analysis plan I use before I touch the data. It shows you how to:
 
✅Start with the end in mind
✅Focus on the metrics that matter
✅Lead with a clear, actionable recommendation
 
If you want to do more with less FASTER🏃‍♀️‍➡️ ,” this is a simple, repeatable way to get there. Click on the link in the comments to make your life a little easier today!
 
Your data has stories to tell. Let’s make sure they get heard! 📊 !

03/31/2026

My 1Q26 Tips & Tactics Recap is live — and it’s the field manual I wish I’d had earlier in my career. It pulls together everything I shared this quarter into one tight, actionable read:

✅ Lead with context so your numbers instantly make sense
✅ Use storytelling so your analysis has a clear beginning, middle, and end
✅ Connect findings directly to decisions and trade-offs
✅ Build stakeholder buy-in from day one

If insights-driven work is your world, this one was written for you.
Read it here 👉 https://www.quark-insights.com/post/1q26-tips-tactics-recap

Your data has stories to tell. Let’s make sure they get heard! 📊 !

03/31/2026

“I’m just not a data person.”

I hear that a lot—and I don’t buy it.

In my experience, it’s rarely about ability. It’s about how data/information is presented, explained, and applied.

That’s the work I love most.

At my consultancy, Quark Insights, I help teams get comfortable with data by:
• Working directly with their own dashboards and metrics
• Creating simple, practical tools they’ll actually use
• Teaching the “why” behind the insights—not just the output

Because when people feel confident, they engage—and that’s when data starts to matter. And ideas spark fires of innovation!
If that resonates, I’d love to connect.
📩 [email protected]
www.quark-insights.com

03/31/2026

The 1Q26 Tips & Tactics Recap just dropped on Quark Insights — and it reads like the field manual I wish I'd had earlier in my career. From data prep to storytelling to the intersection of data and real decisions, this post pulls together everything I shared in Q1 into one tight, actionable read.

If insights-driven work is your world, this one was written for you. 👉 https://www.quark-insights.com/post/1q26-tips-tactics-recap
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I'm sharing my playbook for how analysts and decision-makers can move from “interesting charts” to decisions people remember, trust, and act on.

03/24/2026

There’s a moment when the focus in your analyses shifts:

It’s more than just getting the analysis right—it’s about shaping it in a way your audience can quickly understand and act on. And that means learning to communicate in a way that resonates with how decisions actually get made.

This week, I share my approach to closing that gap—so your work is easier to understand, easier to discuss, and easier to act on.

You’ll learn how to:
1️⃣ Define your point of view earlier
2️⃣ Build only what supports it
3️⃣ Turn insights into clear direction

It’s a simple way to avoid trial and error—and start creating work that actually moves things forward.
Find it here 👇
https://www.quark-insights.com/post/when-analyses-spark-action

Your data has stories to tell. Let’s make sure they get heard! 📊
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03/24/2026

Writing strong analysis is only part of the job. The real challenge is making it usable. In my latest post, I share thoughts on structuring insights, focusing attention on what matters, and making next steps clear enough to act on. When Analyses Spark Action — now live on Quark Insights.

Read the full article: https://www.quark-insights.com/post/when-analyses-spark-action

What’s one change you’d make to make your next presentation more actionable? !

When you master the ability to deliver clear, focused, and actionable presentations, you shift from being seen as someone who reports information to someone who influences strategic decisions.

03/17/2026

Better context leads to better conversations about data. 🤔

I’ve witnessed this shift happen — when analysis clearly reflects the situation around the numbers, conversations move faster and decisions get easier. It’s not about adding more charts. It’s about making the work easier to interpret, prioritize, and act on. Clarity inspires action! 🚀

In my blog this week, I walk through a few practical patterns I use — from ranking what matters to adding the right context around trends — so your insights don’t just get reviewed, they get your audience to lean in, and move things forward.

If you’re looking to sharpen how your work lands (or need support building this into your team’s approach), this is exactly the kind of work I focus on at Quark.💡

Read more here 👇 :
https://www.quark-insights.com/post/context-the-skill-to-get-your-analysis-taken-seriously

Your data has stories to tell. Let’s make sure they get heard! 📊 !

03/17/2026

Better context leads to better conversations about data. I’ve found when analyses include the surrounding factors affecting outcomes, discussions shift from questioning the numbers to deciding what to do next. This article breaks down how to structure your work to support that shift.

Read more: https://www.quark-insights.com/post/context-the-skill-to-get-your-analysis-taken-seriously
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When you pair a metric with the right surrounding information, something shifts.