Data analytics maturity
Let’s start to introduce the concept of data analytics maturity by looking at how it relates to the NHS case study.
The diagram below helps you to identify your level of decision-making maturity. It shows the journey from simple reporting to identifying opportunities that will optimise your processes. The speech bubble above each box highlights what question you are able answer at each stage.
Central elements of the Data Analytics Maturity Model (Click to expand)
As you travel from left to right, the complexity of the solution tends to increase, as does the value it offers your organisation.
If we apply this to the NHS case study you can see that as the maturity increases, so does the value.
Data model questions applied to the NSS case study (Click to expand)
Your data analytics mapping
Based upon what we have discussed, take the Data Analytics Maturity Canvas in your workbook, capture some notes on your ability to deliver value at these stages of maturity.
Some questions to consider are :
- what is the best (and worse) practice in your organisation?
- where are your stakeholders’ level of maturity?
- is there a range of maturity across your organisation?
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