Propose that there are a set of critical precursors to the plan above that are often overlooked that make the selection and use of data more meaningful and manageable:
1. Clarify the questions Org is trying to answer about its’ success.
2. Determine how the answers to those questions will be used, by whom and when.
3. Assess the degree to which questions can be answered by current data and if there are tweaks that can be made to strengthen.
4. Explore accessible external data sources that answer questions
5. Ensure that there are people and processes that can use the data to inform actions and decisions.
If you have tended to these 5 components, the plan above becomes far more informative.
COMMENTS
BY Daniel Hayden
ON September 29, 2014 06:01 PM
Nice, practical set of recommendations for small organizations or organizations just getting started.
BY Jara Dean-Coffey
ON September 30, 2014 03:22 PM
Propose that there are a set of critical precursors to the plan above that are often overlooked that make the selection and use of data more meaningful and manageable:
1. Clarify the questions Org is trying to answer about its’ success.
2. Determine how the answers to those questions will be used, by whom and when.
3. Assess the degree to which questions can be answered by current data and if there are tweaks that can be made to strengthen.
4. Explore accessible external data sources that answer questions
5. Ensure that there are people and processes that can use the data to inform actions and decisions.
If you have tended to these 5 components, the plan above becomes far more informative.