Toolkit: how to make the most of your data
Use this toolkit to access the exclusive advice, guidance and good practice the CBI has developed, in partnership with Infosys and TLT, with members to support your business.
The case for business
Without robust data collection and utilisation strategies, UK firms risk missing out on the goldmine of insights available to them in data already have. UK businesses are facing several burdensome headwinds, from rising energy costs to workforce concerns, inflation, and supply chain disruption. Effective use of data can help businesses understand, plan, and manage these pressures in a disruptive environment.
The CBI has developed this toolkit in partnership with Infosys and TLT, to enable and inspire businesses to make the most of their data. Find out more about the CBI's Make the Most of your Data campaign.
According to DCMS, only 26% of businesses report that they are currently using data to generate insights, despite 81% of businesses reporting that they collect data
Over a third of businesses don't think they are making the most of their data. Respondents to the CBI's Tech Tracker report ranked effective data utilisation as one of their biggest barriers to innovation
According to the government's Digital Strategy econometric analysis, data-active companies are over 10% more productive than their counterparts
Discover resources to support your business' progress towards using your data effectively.
- GET STARTED
Not sure where to start? The case for action and the support available to your business
YOUR STARTER FOR 10
Read what making the most of your data actually means, and the value it generates for business.
How the UK can lead in the next generation of data-led innovation.
Download this infographic for an overview of the steps towards making the most of your data.
Start to explore the complex data compliance landscape with support from TLT.
Listen to Naomi, CBI Innovation Director, in discussion with Infosys’ Knowledge Institute on her work guiding British business toward innovation, new ways to deal with data, and sustainability in a period of economic uncertainty.
- TAKE ACTION
Practical actions you can take to start your journey
RESOURCES
Discover Infosys' principles of a robust data strategy to kick start your journey.
Find out how you can take data compliance from burden to opportunity, and what's coming down the track from the government on regulation.
Embed, Engage, Explain. Use this guide to approaching data ethics.
- NEXT STEPS
Learn from other businesses and take the next step on your journey
Download the full make of your data mini guide and learn how other businesses are effectively collecting, analysing and utilising data to achieve their operational objectives, and how you can too.
LEARN FROM OTHERS
Explore OnGen Expert and how this tool is helping businesses save on energy costs. It uses data to help inform choices on the deployment of onsite renewable energy generation technologies.
Find out how Zurich Insure Turned long standing "flat" data reports into highly valuable insight, driving customer delivery changes and broad awareness across the business.
Discover how the Data shed worked with a business to shift their mindset on the value of data by starting small, and proving value quickly.
Find out how Oracle used data to help Oracle Red Bull Racing bring its vision of a winning fan engagement proposition to life.
Without deep pockets or private equity backing, testing different ideas that all required initial upfront investment isn’t an option, you need one, go-big idea. Check out Barbourne Brook's.
Read how Infosys worked with a snack company to leverage data to improve delivery times and reduce R&D costs. And discover how Infosys is using data to make a difference.
- BE INSPIRED
Want more? Be inspired by thought leaders and challenge your business to do more
DISCOVER HOW YOU CAN TAKE DATA TO THE CUTTING EDGE
Zurich UK is on a mission to retrain 3,000 UK employees - and it's realised the benefits of finding a partner to help.
UK businesses now have a golden opportunity to unleash their growth potential – by placing data-driven insights at the heart of everything they do. Hear from Accenture.
The CBI reflects on the Supreme Court hearing on the Lloyd v Google case - why its outcome matter to businesses across sectors.
How are you measuring inclusion? InChorus take a look at the benefits of a nuanced approach to diversity and inclusion data.
Watch this SME Webinar, myth-busting digital transformation.
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