How is data generated, used, and shared in your organisation?
We are mostly analogueWe mostly use digital tools
Does your organisation follow defined processes for generating, using, and sharing data?
YesI know who to ask
No
Do you feel well prepared for generating, using, sharing data?
Yes, we're doing wellWe received training, but are not sure how to apply it
I feel we do not have the necessary skillsets
How are you protecting the data you are handling?
We have secure systems in place, and they always workWe have secure systems in place, and they often work
We have no secure systems in place
Are you aware of specific practices for processing personal data?
We follow the required guidelinesWe follow our own guidelines
I am not aware of any specific practices
Is your organisation's data accurate and timely enough to be used as a valuable resource?
Yes, our data is accurate and timely enough to be usedYes, but only in some cases
No, we face data quality issues
Well done for engaging more deeply with your organisation’s data maturity.
Your organisation is advancing on key topics!
We believe that complex, cost-intensive approaches to use and manage data are often a poor fit for public and civil society actors. Instead, tangible and accessible solutions are needed for successful data practices. Based on the answers you provided, we tried to identify key steps and deliverables to guide your journey from the Data Launch Pad.
Recommendations for your journey
Your organisation can start its digital journey with these three steps:
Processes: Get an overview of processes related to handling and processing data.
People: Assign people to take responsibility for major processes.
Technology: Review cost and benefit of technological opportunities to find the right (digital) tools for the job.
Your organisation is on its way towards leveraging digital tools for better data management and use but please check whether you have the right fit. Consider finding a navigator to guide you through the (digital) jungle, without breaking the bank: What is really needed? Is it cost-efficient? How can you regularly monitor it to stay abreast of technological developments?
Fantastic, you already made the first move. Continue by:
Documenting all processes centrally and making it available to all colleagues
Updating the documentation regularly
Talking to colleagues about it and sharing it with newcomers
Training colleagues regularly and using training feedback to continuously improve your processes
Keep at it!
Make the first move, it's not that hard. Start by:
Talking to your colleagues to understand what they do and how they do it too
Reflecting and improving how things are done Documenting your processes and sharing them
Spread the word and get better!
There's always a new or more advanced topic to explore.
Define learning journeys for key staff and jointly monitor impact.
Align with international standards related to information security or data management.
Keep learning!
You're halfway there. Set up a small team to identify specific opportunities to get practical experience. Go slowly but don't stop. Monitor your progress and note down emerging new training needs. Keep learning, just like everybody else in this field.
There are plenty of cost-effective training opportunities that might be just right for your organisation. Ask around in similar organisations and identify suitable courses. Start small and with realistic targets to keep up the motivation.
Keep up the effort and your system updated. Have you considered developing contingency plans? Can you further improve your incidence handling?
Well done. Consider a targeted assessment to identify persisting issues.
Develop a roadmap to tackle the issues in priority order and with a risk-based approach.
Set up contingency plans and work on your incidence handling management.
Prioritise this topic in the next planning session and consider dedicating resources to start developing a system.
Get buy-in from top management and the right people at the table
Work on an overview of processes and immediate risks.
Keep up the effort. There's a lot happening in this space.
Be transparent, ensure personal data is available in case you need to restore it, back up, map your stakeholders, strengthen the monitoring practice, and remember training newcomers.
There's a lot happening in this space. You might want to consider benchmarking your organisation against peers. Review available national and international standards and guidelines to determine your next step.
Data protection is a priority topic in your next planning session. There's no avoiding it. Form a team to come up with a plan and fast... There are minimum requirements that you can reach in the short-term. Map your immediate next steps and run a search for affordable expert support.
Keep up the effort, and think about optimising processes and internal capacity. Consider upgrading skills and scaling capacity. Benefit from opening new applications or open data sharing.
Conduct a detailed needs assessment to identify the reasons for low data quality. Use the results to develop a realistic roadmap towards a data management plan.