Every organization is looking for a way to achieve their goals more quickly and efficiently. However, most organizations are not harnessing the tool that can help them do just that – data analytics. Data analytics is the processes of collecting raw data, processing, and analyzing it to create data driven decisions that can be used to measure performance, gain insights into trends and reduce costs. It is becoming increasingly important in today’s world as the amount of data we create grows substantially every year.

It is no secret that data driven companies grow faster per year than those who do not leverage data to make decisions. Data driven companies provide evidence-based insights that help them to provide better services, grow their revenue and improve operations. However, there is more to creating this type of culture than just collecting data or investing in technology. You must develop a plan of action that ensures your employees understand the importance and how to use the data, evaluate your systems in place and analyze processes that are in place to make better decisions.

There are three main types of analytics – predictive, prescriptive, and descriptive. Prescriptive answers the question ‘what should be done’, predictive answers the question ‘what will happen’ and descriptive answers the question ‘what happened.’ Applying these analytics to your business can help you take your business from where it is now to where you want it to be. Here are some specific ways becoming a data driven culture can help you achieve your goals:

Decision Making
Most companies are not doing anything with the data they are collecting and are missing out on ways to optimize their organization. Making decisions based on data is a lot more secure than trusting gut instincts or experiences; you are able to track KPIs and watch the trends over time. Studying trends over time helps leaders identify patterns in data that aren’t easy to see. It also instills confidence in business owners and reduces the time it takes them to make a decision, leading to better goals and better outcomes.

Enhancing Performance
Customers have more options for purchasing items now more than ever, which is pushing businesses to provide better products and customer experience. Data can help businesses identify the needs of customers while reducing operational costs. When a company focuses on products that customers want, they do not have to spend as much money on advertising and on products that will not be purchased. They can also prioritize resources and refocus products or services that are more cost-effective by weighing out the variables for each option.

Proactively Address Problems
The rise of technology has also risen the risks for companies and consumers. Utilizing data analytics can help companies predict and protect their organization against threats. Insights can help companies predict outcomes before they even happen and allow leaders to make well-informed decisions and mitigate threats before they happen. Companies are able to use past data and predictive statistics to be able to forecast trends such as when machines might break, a borrower will default on a loan and what items or services customers are more likely to purchase in the future.

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