The following tables show the capabilities in one the 7 possible categories (i.e., capabilities get repeated across the categories as applicable). This view is useful if you want to focus in on a particular category to assess an individual or a team.
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Capabilities
Employ data coding and classification principles
Improve data processes/systems/products
Identify research questions
Apply data governance guidance
Value organisational data as assets
Employ statistical concepts and methodologies
Enable other to use and re-use data
Employ data and information management concepts
Capabilities
Employ data coding and classification principles
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- Is aware of relevant data classifications and coding protocols, and their proper application to data in general.
- Knows who to consult for expert knowledge.
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Proficient
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- Has a comprehensive knowledge of data classifications and coding protocols.
- Knows where to obtain expert advice about coding and classifications as needed.
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Expert
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- Is consulted regularly by others about data classifications and coding protocols.
- Can employ conceptual frameworks in support of data classification and coding.
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Improve data processes/systems/products
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- Can identify a successful process/system/ product.
- Can identify deficiencies in current processes/systems/ products.
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Proficient
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- Can identify deficiencies in current processes/systems/ products, gain the required approval to make changes, and lead the implementation of those changes.
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Expert
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- Thinks strategically to assess current processes/systems/ products across a broad context.
- Develops improvements where needed and encourages others to think critically about processes/systems/products relevant to them.
- Advises those leading changes to processes/ systems/products, measures resultant benefits, and makes recommendations.
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Identify research questions
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- Can formulate research questions with guidance and consider the appropriate approaches and measures to resolve those questions.
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Proficient
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- Can identify and structure relevant research questions for specific needs, and develop the approach and specific measures to resolve those questions.
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Expert
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- Uses a range of techniques to assess data needs and identify gaps, towards the formulation of appropriate research questions.
- Can communicate research questions to a range of audiences.
- Can collaborate with stakeholders and users to develop approaches to resolve those questions.
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Apply data governance guidance
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- Is aware of data governance frameworks and policies.
- Knows where to obtain advice on governance as required.
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Proficient
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- Can contribute to the creation of internal policies in support of data governance.
- Can educate others in the importance of good data governance practice.
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Expert
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- Is consulted regularly about data governance.
- Can formulate and advise on data governance policies and contribute to the structure of organisational data governance frameworks.
- Can provide data governance thought leadership across broader data use contexts.
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Value organisational data as assets
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- Is familiar with organisational data assets relevant to their work.
- Understands how those assets contribute value to the organisation.
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Proficient
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- Has extensive knowledge of the organisation's data assets, including a comprehensive understanding of how their fitness for purpose translates to value for the organisation.
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Expert
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- Has a comprehensive understanding of the data assets available to the organisation and understands how those assets contribute strategic value.
- Looks for new ways to obtain value from those assets.
- Can advise on how organisational data assets contribute value in broader data contexts.
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Employ statistical concepts and methodologies
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- Is familiar with statistical methodologies relevant for their work.
- Maintains a basic understanding of the concepts underpinning those methodologies.
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Proficient
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- Has a comprehensive understanding of a wide range of statistical concepts, methodologies, and their appropriate application.
- Can explain their proper use to others.
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Expert
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- Is consulted regularly by others for their understanding of statistical concepts and their advice on the proper use of statistical methods.
- Leads efforts to apply good statistical practice.
- Can develop statistical training for others.
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Enable others to use and re-use data
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- Understands that the data they work with can be used more widely.
- Is familiar with basic open data measures to support the re-use of their data by others.
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Proficient
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- Understands and can articulate the value of data in terms of use and re-use.
- Implements a variety of techniques to ensure data is open and can be used beyond the specific purpose for which it was collected.
- Can advise others on approaches to make data re-usable.
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Expert
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- Is consulted regularly as a leading strategic adviser on the use of organisational data assets.
- Is consulted on the design and management of those assets as open data, to promote re-use and ongoing value across wider contexts.
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Employ data and information management concepts
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- Can access data and information management principles and associated guidelines.
- Knows where to obtain advice on the application of good data and information management practice.
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Proficient
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- Has a comprehensive knowledge of the organisation's data and information management principles and guidelines and can apply them to support good data practice.
- Can advise others on the proper application of data and information management concepts.
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Expert
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- Is an expert resource for implementing and shaping the organisation's strategic use of data and information management good practice, and can advise others
- Represents a point of contact for data and information management leads in other organisations.
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