Data Intelligence Program - Culture and Literacy

Data Literacy Capabilities The Data Literacy capabilities are ability — can we read, write and communicate data in the correct context; competency — do we acknowledge the different roles involved in working with data and practice — do we ask and answer questions better, with the use of our data.

Ability

• Read, write and communicate data in context • Understand data sources and constructs, analytical methods and techniques applied • Describe the use case, application and resulting value

Competency

• Acknowledge different roles involved in working with data, at all levels of the data -> information processes • Executives/Leaders: knowledge to ask the right questions, discipline to use the insights, involvement in defining and supporting data strategy for the organization • Data Stewards: critical role to act as liaison between business and technical teams • Data Analysts/Engineers: need data skills and knowledge (technical, analytical, subject area)

Practice

• Ability to ask and answer questions better, with the use of our data • Incorporation of data into proactive and reactive decision-making

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