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Data Maturity Roadmap

Five stages. One next project.

Each stage describes where a company stands today, the project that moves it forward and the outcome leadership should expect.

  1. Stage 1

    No dashboards or basic reporting

    Situation
    The company has no dashboards and relies on spreadsheets, manual reports or disconnected data sources. Leadership lacks visibility into performance.
    Next project
    Executive dashboard design
    Outcome
    Leadership has a clear, shared view of performance.
  2. Stage 2

    Basic dashboards exist but are not used

    Situation
    Dashboards exist, but they are not used effectively. They show activity rather than outcomes, and leadership does not trust or rely on them.
    Next project
    Dashboard optimisation and management system design
    Outcome
    Dashboards become decision-oriented and trusted.
  3. Stage 3

    Dashboards are used but decisions are slow

    Situation
    Dashboards are used, but decisions remain slow or unclear. Leadership has visibility but lacks a clear process for turning insight into action.
    Next project
    Management system design
    Outcome
    Leadership makes faster, clearer decisions with clear ownership.
  4. Stage 4

    Management system exists but data is fragmented

    Situation
    A management system exists, but data is still fragmented across systems. Data quality, governance and integration are weak.
    Next project
    Data and analytics transformation
    Outcome
    Data is reliable, integrated and supports the management system.
  5. Stage 5

    Advanced analytics and AI readiness

    Situation
    The company has a strong management system and reliable data. Leadership is ready to leverage advanced analytics, predictive models and AI.
    Next project
    Advanced analytics and AI integration
    Outcome
    Leadership leverages advanced analytics and AI for strategic advantage.

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