Empowering organizations to navigate the complexities of data
management and analytics is paramount in the current digital
landscape. With Info-Tech's latest research-backed blueprint,
Promote Data Literacy in Your Organization, data leaders can
gain insights into fostering a data-literate workforce and driving
transformative impact. By addressing challenges and highlighting
the importance of data fluency, the blueprint equips leaders with
actionable strategies to foster a culture where data proficiency
fuels innovation and competitive advantage.
TORONTO, May 1, 2024
/PRNewswire/ - As organizations grapple with the complexities of
managing and analyzing an ever-growing volume of data, they face
significant challenges in extracting the full potential and value
from their data assets. With the rising quantity and diversity of
data, coupled with the rapid pace of technological advancements,
there is a pressing need to enhance data literacy across all levels
of the workforce. In recognition of these challenges, Info-Tech
Research Group has published its latest research blueprint,
Promote Data Literacy in Your Organization. This research
equips data leaders with the tools to cultivate a culture where
data fluency drives innovation, efficiency, and competitive
advantage.
"With digital transformation accelerating in organizations,
lack of data literacy becomes a commonly cited reason for data
adoption failure, blocking efforts to become data-driven," says
Ruyi Sun, research analyst at
Info-Tech Research Group. "Making complex data topics realistic
and easy to learn is a significant challenge for data leaders who
are often not skilled or do not have the budgets to leverage change
and resources."
Info-Tech's research identifies a common gap in data literacy
education, noting that while many programs offer standard content,
they often neglect to cover crucial data management concepts.
Additionally, data leaders frequently struggle to pinpoint
effective, personalized learning objectives and paths tailored to
various organizational roles. Emphasizing the importance of
fundamental data management knowledge, the blueprint advocates for
educational strategies that ensure all team members understand and
can effectively use the organization's data. This approach is key
to enabling a truly data-driven organization.
"Although not everyone requires the same level of data
skills, everyone in the organization, including business roles,
requires a fundamental awareness of data management concepts,"
explains Sun. "With a greater understanding of data management
enablers, people can understand the importance, purpose, and impact
of data efforts, how data projects can be used to solve business
problems, and the collaboration and support needed from the entire
company."
The firm advises simplifying and breaking down core concepts of
data management into roles or personas with clear learning
outcomes. This approach enables data leaders to expedite the
enhancement of data literacy within their organization. By doing
so, they improve the effectiveness of upskilling efforts,
facilitate better data communication, and enhance understanding of
the roles and processes involved in data management practices.
In its latest resource, Info-Tech outlines a four-step approach
to promoting data literacy:
- Create personas: Develop personas based on
individuals' work functions and comfort levels to reflect the
appropriate level of data literacy.
- Identify learning outcomes: Determine the learning
outcomes of the data literacy program, focusing on what target
personas need to know about each essential data discipline.
- Build the data literacy program: Prioritize key data
disciplines and design the data literacy program based on the
organization's maturity level and data strategy goals.
- Communicate and measure effectiveness: Establish a
communication plan for continuous improvement and define metrics to
assess the program's effectiveness.
There can be challenges in quantifying the tangible benefits
resulting from a data literacy program. While improvements such as
enhanced data skills or better collaboration between data and
business teams are often intangible outcomes, Info-Tech recommends
that it is essential for data leaders to estimate and articulate
the value added by these improvements. This estimation will help
communicate the program's impact, align with the organization's
strategic goals, and drive forward its mission and vision.
For exclusive and timely commentary from Ruyi Sun, an expert in data and analytics, and
access to the complete Promote Data Literacy in Your
Organization blueprint, please contact
pr@infotech.com.
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research and advisory firms, proudly serving over 30,000 IT and HR
professionals. The company produces unbiased, highly relevant
research and provides advisory services to help leaders make
strategic, timely, and well-informed decisions. For nearly 30
years, Info-Tech has partnered closely with teams to provide them
with everything they need, from actionable tools to analyst
guidance, ensuring they deliver measurable results for their
organizations.
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