{"id":8204,"date":"2024-01-25T14:14:53","date_gmt":"2024-01-25T14:14:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/weareoakland.com\/?page_id=8204"},"modified":"2024-07-04T08:28:26","modified_gmt":"2024-07-04T08:28:26","slug":"data-strategy-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/weareoakland.com\/data-strategy-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Data Strategy Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h3\">The Data Strategy Challenge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We know a thing or two about creating successful data strategies at Oakland. Drawing on our decades of expertise, we\u2019ve honed a practical and successful approach to creating and implementing a data strategy that puts data at the heart of your organisation\u2019s future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your data strategy should set the vision, detailed strategy, and roadmap to explain how your organisation will use its data and analytics to realise your business objectives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A data strategy that is done properly will unite data-driven activity behind a clear set of business-aligned goals with a compelling vision and case for change to drive engagement and adoption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How can Oakland help with your data strategy?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Oakland has successfully planned, delivered, and implemented data strategies for some of the most complex data landscapes in the UK.To find out more, take a look at <a href=\"https:\/\/weareoakland.com\/guides\/\"><span>our guides<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<section id=\"block_c3bf3f9535ff14b7dd26f6eb4badd2c4\" class=\"background-container  block background-container-6a1967959d35a462390258\">\n    <style>\n                .background-container-6a1967959d35a462390258 {\n                            --block-bg-color: #303e48;\n                                        --heading-color: #ffffff;\n                                        --block-text-color: #ffffff;\n                    }\n    <\/style>\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h3 no-margin\">What is included in the guide?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<p>Part 1: What is a data strategy?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Part 2: Do we need a data strategy?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Part 3: What not to do<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Part 4: A better way<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Part 5: What should be in your data strategy?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<p>Part 6: How to phase your data strategy?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Part 7: What challenges might you face?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Part 8: How can Oakland help?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Part 9: Client Stories<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Part 10: Final words of advice<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section id=\"block_6df61cf3921f7e32ce6c21818b87f9d5\" class=\"block intro-row animate  default\">\n    <div class='intro-row-wrap'>\n        <h2 class=\"h3\">Unlocking your data future.\n<\/h2><p>Wherever you are on your data journey, Oakland can help you take the next step. We offer a range of customisable services which span the entire data strategy lifecycle.<\/p>\n<p>A good data strategy is really about explaining how data can play a key role in achieving your organisation&#8217;s business strategy and what changes, investments, and capabilities are required to make that happen. From our experience, every project is completely unique and challenging.<\/p>\n<p>For practical advice on creating or refreshing a data strategy for your organisation, download our ultimate guide below.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote no-margin is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Working with Oakland has been as easy as working with a friend, and as comfortable as working with a mentor; but as valuable as working with a seasoned professional.<\/p>\n<cite>Tiana Chan, Business Intelligence Lead, Elvie<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"contact\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<section id=\"block_ce2861d103d320e660e49ace2055d1cb\" class=\"background-container  block background-container-6a1967959f64f163935617\">\n    <style>\n                .background-container-6a1967959f64f163935617 {\n                            --block-bg-color: #46787f;\n                               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