The Layers of Christmas (and Data)

Every Christmas is a data story in disguise...

• The presents under the tree. 

• The shopping lists, delivery times and stock forecasts that made them possible.

• The weather data that predicted the seafood rush or the perfect barbecue day.

• The subtle patterns behind it all: What we value, who we spend time with and how we measure a good day.

That’s what data really is - layers. Each one reveals something deeper about how we live, what we care about and how we can make things better - for ourselves, for others, for our organisations.

It’s not about dashboards or metrics. It’s about learning to unwrap the layers thoughtfully - to see what’s inside, make sense of it and use it well.

Because when we do, the outcome, like Christmas, is bigger than the sum of its parts. More connection. More understanding. More meaning.

So this year, may your data (and your Christmas) be clear, connected and full of good insight.