[Self-Assessment Tool] Data-Informed Organization

We all know data is important. Oftentimes there is no lack of data, but how do we make sense of it all? How do we organize it in a way that’s manageable? How do we use it to tell our story of impact?

At Transform Consulting Group, we're proud data nerds. We love working with organizations to help move the needle towards using data to accelerate impact. 

There are 4 components that make up a data-informed organization: 

1. Clear metrics

2. Data Access

3. Data Literacy

4. Leadership Buy-In

Take the self assessment to determine if your organization is Data-Informed. We'll email you a copy of your form after you submit.

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Clear Metrics
There are agreed upon key indicators for the organization that ties back to the theory of change and mission.
Clear selection
Program outcomes are either validated by third parties, or based on credible research that links organization output metrics to outcomes.
Clear selection
Key indicators are meaningful and answer key questions about your clients, programs, staff, community and partners.
Clear selection
Constituent feedback is considered alongside other metrics to ensure programs are meeting client needs.
Clear selection
Indicators are “SMART” - specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and timely.
Clear selection
Staff can state these key indicators for the organization.
Clear selection
Staff understand the importance of these indicators and how their role/team supports accomplishing them
Clear selection
Organization has a process for staying on top of relevant research on both program and data best practices.
Clear selection
Data Access
Staff have access to the data to glean insights and use data for their role.
Clear selection
Data is Findable, Accessible, Interpretable, and Reusable (“FAIR”).
Clear selection
Staff know where data is available by data source.
Clear selection
Data is presented in a way that staff can understand and easily use.
Clear selection
There is ongoing analysis of what should be collected based on what data is being used regularly, and ongoing exploration into new best practices to track/find data.
Clear selection
Data Literacy
Staff have knowledge and understanding of data, terms, and tools.
Clear selection
Staff understand your data plan and schedule for collection, analysis and reporting.
Clear selection
Staff know the procedures and systems for data collection and analysis.
Clear selection
Staff understand strengths and limitations of the data.
Clear selection
Staff can review the data collected and make meaning and insights from the data.
Clear selection
The organization has adequate staff or external resources to lead data strategy, cleaning, quality, visualization, and ongoing staff support.
Clear selection
Leadership Buy-in
Leadership is on board in understanding the importance of data and using data in their decision making.
Clear selection
Leadership uses data in their meetings with staff.
Clear selection
Engage staff in discussions with data by asking critical questions, analyzing the data and results and developing recommendations.
Clear selection
Facilitate constructive interpersonal interaction (teamwork, group facilitation, processing)
Clear selection
Train staff in understanding data terms, tools, systems and reports.
Clear selection
Board and/or leadership use data to evaluate and think about performance
Clear selection
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