So, we have been working hard behind the scenes to bring you a full agenda of activities over the next year. There is new content on more channels (see below for links) and there will be new teaching materials and tips over the coming months, so don't be strangers! Signing up to our webinar series and the newsletter will help you stay up to date.  How Many Robots Does a Healthcare Logistics Operation Need? From Industry Project to Teaching Case Presented by Sunil Tiwari Brief Description of the Session Business Analytics education often starts after the hardest parts of an analytics problem have already been removed: the problem is defined, the data are prepared, and the analytical method is known. Real industry projects rarely work this way. In this talk, I dr...

As we all get settled into a new terms teaching, meeting this years students and welcoming back those who are progressing, the BAEF is pleased to announce an interesting and highly relevant talk. Save the date: Tuesday 30th September 5pm to 6pm (BST) From Grid to Dialogue: Unlocking the Value of a 2x2 Matrix in a Business Analytics Classroom Presented by David Sammon Brief Description of the Session The humble 2x2 matrix is more than just a visual aid, it's a powerful teaching artefact that can spark dialogue, surface tensions, and scaffold complex thinking in the Business Analytics classroom. In this talk, I will share my experience designing and using 2x2 matrices to promote analytical thinking and reflective practice across undergraduate, postgraduate, and executive education contexts. I will introduce four original matrices that emerged from practice and scholarly engagement, including: the BIG DATA Matrix, the Analytics Strategy Design Matrix, the Problem Validation Matrix, an...