As an aspiring data analyst, you'll need to answer many stakeholder questions quickly and accurately. Here are 4 tips to find a balance – without stressing out:

💡 Make sure your analysis actually answers the question.

Think through other angles that might have been missed. Look out for additional questions that you can answer along the way that no one else has thought to ask.

🧬 Know how much detail to include in your analysis.

Part of delivering insights is knowing how much detail to provide. Avoid spending time on low-level detail, when a high-level summary is best way to provide insights.

📅 Understand important deadlines – and meet them.

If your analysis will be used for decision making, it's critical to be aware of upcoming deadlines. Always finish your work ahead of any deadlines in case revisions are needed.

🔬 Get feedback on a draft version of your analysis.

Ask your boss or a coworker for constructive criticism on an early copy of your analysis. Then, use that feedback to make improvements before submitting your final version.

Speed to insight matters. But accuracy matters, too.

Use these 4 tips on your next data analytics project to exceed expectations and answer questions your stakeholders never even thought to ask – in a timely and accurate way!