Is your organization struggling to trust its data? Do critical decisions get delayed because you’re unsure if your data is accurate or up-to-date?
This guide offers a practical roadmap for organizations seeking to establish strong data quality practices. This accessible resource breaks down eight essential dimensions of data quality – from documentation and timeliness to security and relevance—using clear examples and real-world scenarios. Whether you’re a municipality tracking community services or a nonprofit measuring program impact, this guide provides concrete steps to assess and improve your data quality, helping ensure your data is not just collected but truly useful for achieving your organizational objectives. Complete with a practical checklist and actionable implementation strategies, this guide transforms complex data quality concepts into manageable, achievable practices for organizations of any size.
Suggested citation:
Open North. Data Quality in Practice: Why it Matters and Where to Start. Montreal. Open North, 2024.