All Hands on Deck:
A Broad Definition of Stakeholders
Successful data programs involve more than analytics and data science teams. They incorporate and empower functions across the organization, from business operations to financial planning to people operations. Data literacy initiatives reach further, including everyone from executives to operational employees in decisions around what data to collect, how to interpret it, and the best courses of action to take in response. Everyone brings unique perspective based on his or her role in the organization, and with broad engagement and contribution, the results of data investments help in faster decision-making, reduced risk, increased customer loyalty and employee satisfaction, and continued innovation.