Accelerating Decision-Making

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How can data be used to accelerate decision-making processes within the Civil Service? How do we improve the level of confidence in data-driven decisions, as reported by decision-makers and stakeholders?

This discussion focuses on establishing and developing the capacity to analyse data at pace, and empowering organisations to generate real-time insights and act without delay.

  • How can data be used to support more evidence-based decision-making within the Civil Service?
  • What kind of data infrastructure and governance frameworks are necessary to ensure that data is reliable, accurate, and fit for purpose? 
  • How can data be used to support more agile decision-making processes within departments? What kind of organisational and cultural factors are necessary to ensure that data-driven decision-making is integrated into day-to-day operations and decision-making processes?
  • What kind of data visualisation and communication tools are necessary to ensure that insights and findings are presented in a clear and engaging way?
  • What kind of data analytics and machine learning tools are most effective, and how can they be used to identify insights and patterns in large and complex datasets?