Category: Data Strategy

Open Data in Water Utilities: How to Set Data Up for Success

The shift towards Open Data in water utilities is essential for solving massive, sector-wide problems. No single utilities company can tackle issues like flooding, environmental protection, and infrastructure replacement alone. By collaborating through initiatives like Stream, the sector can identify common challenges and allow analysts to turn disparate datasets into tangible solutions. Water Utilities x…

How to Build a Roadmap for Data & AI Success 

Who did we have on the panel? Defining your future is a strategy challenge, not a technology one The session kicked off by talking about what it means to ‘define your future’. Joe stated that we’re fundamentally looking at data strategy – I.E. how an organisation should look to unlock value from data, automation, and…

Why Is Data Important for Business?

Businesses rely on data to make informed decisions, measure performance, and drive continuous improvement. Whether it’s improving operational efficiency, shaping business strategies, or enhancing customer experiences, understanding and utilising data is key to long-term success. At Oakland, we believe that data is not just a useful tool but a critical element in every aspect of…

Target Operating Model: Delivering your Business Strategy

Chances are that your organisation’s operations are under constant pressure to stay competitive. At the heart of the transformation required to align your business operations and your business strategy successfully is the Target Operating Model (known as a TOM to its friends) – which is used as a strategic framework to describe your business capabilities…

Knowledge Management Strategy: Purpose, Practice, Methods 

In business, knowledge is priceless. Yet, while most businesses generate huge volumes of knowledge, these documents are often left inaccessible in enormous, hard-to-navigate libraries – or hidden in the minds of talented staff. Reports, insights, policies, guidelines, correspondence, manuals: all unable to benefit the business simply and frustratingly due to the nature of how they…

What is Knowledge Management?

In today’s fast-paced world where information is constantly flowing, managing and using knowledge effectively can make or break a business.  Knowledge management is more than just storing documents; it’s about ensuring people have access to the right information at the right time. Whether it’s capturing the expertise of your employees, streamlining processes, or fostering innovation,…

How to Write a Data Strategy

Data. It plays an integral role in the success of your business. So much so, that it’s hard to find a company nowadays that doesn’t want to be more data-driven. But how can organisations harness and leverage data in a way that helps them to meet their overall business goals? At Oakland, we pride ourselves…

Oakland Partners with Data Literacy Academy: Bridging the imagination gap

In today’s data-driven world, businesses are increasingly reliant on their ability to leverage information effectively. This has led to a growing demand for data literacy, not just within data-focused teams, but across all levels of an organisation. And a greater understanding of what data is, how you use your data, and the impact of both…

Develop an actionable data strategy from a data maturity assessment

A data maturity assessment, whether delivering the new Data Maturity Assessment for Government, or utilising Oakland’s own maturity assessment framework, is a great way to get a grip on your current data capabilities. It can highlight issues and create a case for change; however, it can often leave organisations wondering “what next?”. Whilst you might…

How do you deliver a Data Maturity Assessment for Government (DMAG)

Have you been instructed to deliver a data maturity assessment for government (DMAG), but don’t know where to start? Not to worry – we’re here to help! This blog will help you get stuck in, outlining all the need-to-know information so you can tackle this task successfully. In launching the DMAG, Megan Lee Devlin, the…

How to avoid the traps of data transformation 

In recent years, many organisations have expressed a need to be more data driven.  This comes from a desire to capitalise on more digitised processes and customer interactions, and the insights that might be found within the data that is created.  As executives have pushed for more data and insight, many organisations have realised that…

What is the Purpose of a Company’s Data Strategy?

No matter the industry, every company has its own goldmine of data which, when managed well, can be used to drive leads, increase profits, improve efficiency and more. Harnessing the power of this data is rarely as simple as grabbing a few off-the-shelf data management tools and hoping for the best, though. This is where…