You know the pattern. A new tool shows up, analysts go wild, vendors swarm, and suddenly it’s “mission critical.” Next thing you know, you’re sitting through another demo, trying to figure out how this shiny new thing fits with the 12 tools your team already doesn’t fully use.
Right now, that shiny thing is analytics catalogs.
And we get it. You’re skeptical. You should be.
So let’s break it down: What are analytics catalogs? Do you actually need one? And if yes, how do you make sure it’s not just another dashboard graveyard?
First, the problem no one wants to admit
You’ve invested in Tableau. Power BI. Cognos. Qlik. SAP. Excel. Maybe MicroStrategy, too.
Everyone swears they’re “self-service enabled.”
Everyone says your teams should be more data-driven by now.
But here’s the kicker: people still spend way too much time looking for stuff.
Ask someone on your team where to find last quarter’s revenue attribution report.
Then ask someone else.
Watch them go to completely different places. Maybe even send different numbers.
That’s not an analytics problem.
That’s a discovery problem.
And it’s costing you more than just time.
So, what is an analytics catalog?
It’s like Netflix, but instead of shows, it’s dashboards. And instead of random thumbnails, it’s organized by relevance, role, and usage.
Think of it like this: your org already has analytics. Already has reports. Already has dashboards.
An analytics catalog doesn’t replace any of that. It just gives you a front door.
It’s where your people go to find things.
Not build. Not rebuild. Just find.
And when they do, they know:
- If it’s trusted or not
- Who owns it
- If it’s still being used
- And what other reports tie into it
Why this matters to you
Let’s talk real outcomes.
- CFOs: Cut down on version-control nightmares, reduce reliance on static decks, and actually trust what you’re seeing in the numbers meeting.
- CDAOs/CDOs: Shift your team from dashboard babysitters to strategic enablers. Spend less time cleaning up messes and more time making moves.
- Ops Leaders: Know what tools are being used, where there’s overlap, and where the real gaps are… all without hiring another consultant.
Bottom line? Analytics catalogs help reduce the noise.
You spent all that money on analytics tools… this is how you get the value out of them.
Okay, but how do you know it’s not BS?
That’s fair. Every vendor says their thing will change your life. Most don’t.
So we’re doing something different.
A no-spin webinar.
No pitches. You’ll hear what’s working, what’s not, and how you can cut down on the analytics insanity without adding new tools your team doesn’t want.
Webinar: Are Analytics Catalogs Really Worth the Hype?
Sept 10, 2025
11 AM EST
If nothing else, you’ll leave with a better filter for the next time someone tells you they’ve got “the answer.”