People

The data maturity framework is useful for people in different roles, with varied experiences and priorities.

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People sit in the centre of the data maturity framework. We want to encourage the view that data is about people and how they work, both together and independently.

Technology is an enabler but people should drive strategies or solutions by:

  • Making decisions and setting strategies.
  • Making policies and aiming to adhere to them in their daily work.
  • Designing systems and processes to record information.
  • Seeking reporting which is designed and built.
  • Using reports to make decisions.

People in different roles, with varied experiences and priorities, may find the framework useful. We hope our sector colleagues will find information that develops knowledge or provides structure to data management and reporting activities.

Common priorities

It is our intention that you can access the materials that will support you with the priorities you have. You may fall into several of these categories:

  • I've just started in post.
  • I've fallen into a data role.
  • I'm overwhelmed.
  • I want to lead my team.
  • I need investment.
  • I want to understand what everyone else is doing.
  • I know what to do but I haven't got the time.
  • I want to engage my colleagues and exec.
  • I've tried things but just can't progress.
  • I want to set a vision and strategy.

Using the data maturity framework

You may fit in multiple categories and find value in several areas of the framework. The help section will help direct you to the materials that may be most beneficial.

To access the maturity statements, please go to the roadmap section.

I've just started in post/I'm overwhelmed

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Provide clarity and structure

Demystify concepts surrounding this topic by using clear language, visualisation and providing structure.

I've fallen into a data role/I want to engage my colleagues and exec

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Baseline

Help you understand what a foundation level for data maturity is and why this is important to achieve.

I want to set a vision and strategy/I want to lead my team.

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Approach

Link the topics covered to your strategic goals and encourage the view of managing data as an asset.

I've tried things but just can't progress/I want to understand what everyone else is doing.

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Culture

Encourage you to understand your organisation before you try to improve it.

I want to engage my colleagues and exec/I know what to do but I haven't got the time.

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Assessment and roadmap

Support an honest appraisal of data maturity through self-assessment and five levels of maturity.

I need investment/I want to engage my colleagues and exec

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People before technology

Encourage the view of technology as an enabler focusing on strategic vision and the role of people first.

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Risks

Help you engage your colleagues in recognising the risks related to low data maturity.

How to communicate the progress you make

Success is measured by a reduction in the impact of data issues on operations, evidencing changes to processes, tools and accountability, and the recognition of value generated from data enabled insights.

How can the framework help you?

Delivery is about taking opportunities where and when you can, but within the context of an overall plan.

Next section: how can the framework help you?