Operationalize
Now, give everyone the power to see clearly. The value of data is made greater by the number of people who have access to it. Don't limit data access to the C-suite, business analysts and managers. Extend your data ecosystem to the front line by equipping every employee to make data-driven decisions on the job.
Note: One mistake that organizations often make is providing analytical tools – essentially a blank slate – that can seem overwhelming to business users with little or no experience in analyzing data. Tools can provide quick answers to operational questions, but BI and analytics adoption is still only typically 22 percent. To truly operationalize insights, a BI strategy should include the implementation of a comprehensive environment that delivers insight, but also goes one step further by empowering users to act on that insight to create impact. One way this can be accomplished is through the use of precise, super-focused BI apps and content that enable continuous monitoring of key metrics and indicators.