In Depth
Leadership Overview
Based on your answers for leadership your organisation is currently
Emerging
For leadership you scored your organisation
1.8 out of 5
The average score for leadership in the benchmark group is
3.2 out of 5
Leadership across the sector
Your Current Stage
Emerging
Some recognition of the importance of data but don’t see the value of it.
Little awareness of the potential uses of data so not seen as a priority.
There may be a business plan though perhaps with no defined or measurable organisational goals.
Limited or very basic data and analytics knowledge and experience among leadership.
Typically use data about what happened in the recent past and verbal accounts of what’s happening for decision-making.
Very little investment though some may occur under the radar within specific projects/parts of the organisation.
People are expected to learn ‘on the job’ and there’s no investment in specific roles, tools, or training.
There’s no plan for improvement in data but people are thinking there should be one.
The next stage up for your organisation is
Learning
Know data is important, curious to learn about its potential uses and benefits.
Leadership occasionally ask questions about the data they are given but are not entirely convinced about its value.
Data is an interest of the organisation but not a priority.
There is a business plan with some defined and measurable goals, though data collection/analysis may not align.
Learning about impact e.g. exploring theory of change.
Learning through experience, building ‘adequate’ skills.
Assessing data and analytics skills, knowledge, and roles across the organisation.
Might use past and current data for decision making with some simple trend analysis.
Invest small amounts in some basic/existing tools and staff training on an ad hoc basis.
Exploring ideas and needs for the future and actively creating a plan for improving with data.
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