Listen "Three Strategies for Building a Culture of Data at your Organization"
Episode Synopsis
For many organizations, the challenge isn't just in collecting or analyzing data—it's in making data a core part of the decision-making process.
Leaders often find it difficult to embed a culture where data-driven decisions are not just encouraged but are the norm.
Despite having access to valuable data, teams may hesitate to use it due to a lack of confidence, unclear expectations, or insufficient support from leadership.
In a previous episode, we explored what defines a strong culture of data, including leadership commitment, data literacy, and governance.
But today, we're taking it a step further by discussing the practical strategies you can implement to cultivate this culture within your own organization.
You’ll hear:
(02:25) How you can create rituals around data to make it a regular part of organizational practices
(04:40) Why asking questions instead of giving answers encourages data-driven decision-making
(08:14) What celebrating data use publicly does to foster a positive and inclusive data culture
Resources Mentioned:
EP41 Does Your Nonprofit Have a Data Culture?
Multipliers by Liz Wiseman
Leaders often find it difficult to embed a culture where data-driven decisions are not just encouraged but are the norm.
Despite having access to valuable data, teams may hesitate to use it due to a lack of confidence, unclear expectations, or insufficient support from leadership.
In a previous episode, we explored what defines a strong culture of data, including leadership commitment, data literacy, and governance.
But today, we're taking it a step further by discussing the practical strategies you can implement to cultivate this culture within your own organization.
You’ll hear:
(02:25) How you can create rituals around data to make it a regular part of organizational practices
(04:40) Why asking questions instead of giving answers encourages data-driven decision-making
(08:14) What celebrating data use publicly does to foster a positive and inclusive data culture
Resources Mentioned:
EP41 Does Your Nonprofit Have a Data Culture?
Multipliers by Liz Wiseman
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