Data contains more than numbers, demographics, and sales figures. It tells a story about customers, employees, and organizations as a whole. Lexology brought this important information to our attention in their article, “What does your data tell you? Role of data analysis in mapping out DE&I goals.”
Every business wants to make good decisions, and good decisions rely on good information. The way the information is retrieved and communicated, however, matters a lot.
This is why understanding and translating data into meaningful insights is not enough. If organizations aren’t connecting the information to the audience, the audience in turn will have little motivation to act on it. Data storytelling can help.
When it comes to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), data can sometimes use that help. Diversity has to do with representation; equity means looking at whether opportunities may or may not be fair; and inclusion is the degree to which the contributions, presence, and viewpoints across diverse groups of individuals are appreciated and incorporated into a setting.
The collection of data is a good starting point for preparing an effective DE&I strategy, and the general practice is to begin by collecting baseline data pertaining to the composition both of the workforce and the service providers. The stumbling block for most organizations seems to be that they are not clear on how to analyze and use this data effectively for impactful purposes.
Making data accessible is something we know. Whatever the search, it is important to have a comprehensive search feature and quality indexing against a standards-based taxonomy. Choose the right partner in technology, especially when your content is in their hands. Access Innovations is a known leader in database production, standards development, and the creation and application of taxonomies.
Melody K. Smith
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