What do you do if your business intelligence strategies are not aligned with your organizational goals?
Business intelligence (BI) is a powerful tool for making data-driven decisions that support your organizational goals. But what if your BI strategies are not aligned with those goals? How can you identify and resolve the gaps between what you want to achieve and what your BI systems are delivering? In this article, we will explore some common causes and solutions for BI misalignment, and how you can foster a culture of BI alignment in your organization.
Assess your BI goals
The first step to align your BI strategies with your organizational goals is to clearly define and communicate what you want to accomplish with BI. What are the key performance indicators (KPIs) that measure your success? How do they relate to your overall mission, vision, and values? How often do you review and update your BI goals and KPIs? By answering these questions, you can create a BI roadmap that aligns with your strategic direction and priorities.
Evaluate your BI capabilities
The next step is to assess whether your BI systems and processes are capable of delivering the insights you need to achieve your BI goals. Do you have the right data sources, tools, and platforms to collect, store, analyze, and visualize your data? Do you have the skills, resources, and governance to manage and optimize your BI solutions? Do you have the best practices and standards to ensure data quality, security, and compliance? By evaluating your BI capabilities, you can identify the strengths and weaknesses of your BI infrastructure and operations.
