What is Business Intelligence?

Images from a talk given to colleauges on developing a business intelligence strategy.

Business intelligence is strategically using data to inform decision making.

Step 1: Coordinated data collection and documented datasets

Step 2: Integrated and centrally housed datasets

Step 3: Key metrics that are used to answer operations and program questions

Step 4: Data science and analytics to uncover insights and predict needs

Step 5: Automated reports and dashboards that make insights accessible