Enhancing Management Information Systems at DFID: Strategies for Effective Data Utilization
Explore the journey of transforming data at DFID through effective Management Information Systems. Learn how to bring MI to life, improve data quality, and foster a culture of data-driven decision-making. Discover the top takeaways and topics for discussion to enhance MI capabilities.
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MI @DFID: The brilliant basics Toby Wicks Head of Management Information t-wicks@dfid.gov.uk
Where do we want to be? Analysis & insight Transforming data Time / Effort Manage quality Collection Nov 2014 Target (BIS and Deloitte)
How will we get there? Bringing MI to life @DFID Brilliant basics Infrastructure and process for easy access Fit-for-purpose information Culture of ownership and accountability Skills & capability 1 2 3 4 1.Capability within DFID increased to deliver effective MI 2.Effective solutions support understanding of programme delivery 3.Existing resources maximised 4.Communication and knowledge transfer through existing networks 1. Effective and user friendly tools 2. Streamlined processes from data entry to decision 3. Continuous improvement to corporate reporting 4. Iterative development of technical infrastructure 1. Central source of good enough data 2. Data are trusted and appropriate for use 3. Simple business rules in systems etc. 4. Standards driven at the point of data entry 1.People trust and use data more effectively from source to decision 2.SROs driving MI quality & use 3.Virtuous circle of data quality improvement 4.Shared platform of focussed and coordinated MI improvements
Were starting to use data on who is accessing what MI to make sure our content is hitting the mark
MI user group composition 32 staff to cover the diversity of the business Department Staff Location Country Programmes 41% Country Office 28% CPG 38% WH 38% Policy & Global Programmes 22% Economic Dev 3% AH 34% Role Grade 11 7 6 8 5 5 5 7 4 4 2 Programme Manager Advisor Analyst Corporate Support Deputy Head Other A1 A2 A2(L) B1 B2
Top three takeaways 1 Keep it simple 2 Focus on the decision and what s good enough 3 Keep close to the coal face
Topics for discussion now or offline 1 MI to your Inbox: How much can you handle? 2 Capability: Creative solutions to up-skill existing employees? 3 More and better use of others data Toby Wicks t-wicks@dfid.gov.uk
