85. What data do we need to collect and analyse to support strategic decision-making?

Strategic decision making involves balancing your intentions with how you adapt to the here and now. A key part of this is being able to choose what data to collect to support your decision-making processes.

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Data-informed decision making

How do you make strategic decisions and what role does data and evidence play in your decision-making processes? This guide looks at the potential to improve the way you review your options by incorporating an assessment of the available internal and external data that’s relevant to the decision you are about to take.

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