Based on your answers for data your organisation is currently Emerging
For data you scored your organisation 1.5 out of 5
The average score for data in the benchmark group is 3.3 out of 5
Data across the sector
Your Current Stage
Emerging
Data collection is both on paper and in digital forms though there may be inconsistencies and inefficiencies in approach.
Staff may not be trained in data collection.
Data is regarded as meaningful or useful primarily for meeting external legal/funder/contract requirements.
It may be patchy and inconsistent with gaps and duplications.
Data is rarely updated and cleaned.
Mixed levels of confidence and trust in data.
Starting to find out what data is available internally. Know where most data assets are but there may be more squirrelled away in parts of the organisation.
Occasional use of external information sources relating to the wider context of the organisation’s work.
The next stage up for your organisation is
Learning
Though errors remain, data collection methods and processes are being improved.
Staff are trained in data collection.
Data is reviewed to assess how relevant, meaningful, and necessary it is.
The organisation knows how good or bad its different data sets are; and knows which data sources can/can’t be trusted.
Gaps, overlaps, and mismatches in the available data have been identified.
Data is becoming richer, more relational and therefore versatile.
Starting to explore how internal data (perhaps in multiple, fragmented or isolated locations) can be shared and utilised.
Additional internal and external data is sourced.
All data assets are known but may not be formally recorded.