Data analytics innovation in organisations - Find a freedom of information request

As part of some research on data analytics innovation in organisations, I am seeking specific details regarding your organisation's use of data analytics, its strategies, challenges, and successes in this area.

1. Please provide your organisation's official legal name?

2. What was your organisation's total budget for the latest financial year?

3. What was your full-time equivalent (FTE) for all staff for the latest financial year?

4. What was your full-time equivalent (FTE) for staff specifically relating to data analytics roles in your organisation for the latest financial year?

NOTE: Example roles would include, but are not limited to: Data Analyst. Business Analyst, Data Scientist, Data Engineer, Business Intelligence Analyst, Data Manager.

5. Which of the following types of data analytics are used in your organisation? a) - Descriptive analytics b) - Diagnostic analytics c) - Predictive analytics d) - Prescriptive analytics e) - Other

6. Does your organisation have a dedicated strategy that incorporates data analytics or provides guidance on the effective use of data across your organisation?

7. What specific challenges or opportunities do you anticipate or have experienced in implementing data analytics? a) – Data Privacy and Security

b) - Limited Resouces

c) – Legacy systems and siloed data

d) – Bureaucratic Processes

e) – Talent Acquisition and Retention

f) – Ethical and bias concerns

g) – Interoperability and data Sharing

h) – Other

8. How frequently do you rely on data-driven insights to make strategic decisions within your organisation?

9. What key performance indicators (KPIs) does your organisation use to measure the success of its technological innovation initiatives?

a)- Revenue Growth

b) – Cost reduction

c) – Customer satisfaction

d) – Employee Engagement

e) – Sustainability Metrics

f) - Risk management

g) – Non Applicable

h) - Other

10. Based on documented procedures and practices, please indicate the extent to which data analytics initiatives are integrated into your organisation's strategic planning and decision- making processes

11. How many successful data analytics-driven innovative projects has your organisation implemented or continued to deliver in the past year a) Please list the titles of the data-analytics-driven innovative projects:

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