Intuicja kontra twarde dane: Dlaczego to dane powinny kierować Twoimi decyzjami?

Prowadzenie uczelni jeszcze nigdy nie było tak wymagające 

Zarządzanie uczelnią to dziś balansowanie między ograniczonym budżetem, optymalnym wykorzystaniem zasobów a zapewnieniem doskonałego doświadczenia edukacyjnego dla osób studjujących. Na barkach liderów instytucji akademickich spoczywa coraz więcej kluczowych zadań. 

Dlatego podejmowanie właściwych decyzji we właściwym czasie jest dziś absolutnie kluczowe. Coraz więcej menedżerów uczelni opiera się nie na przeczuciach, ale na danych – traktując je jako strategiczne narzędzie planowania, optymalizacji i oceny skuteczności działań. 

W tym artykule przyglądamy się bliżej trendowi podejmowania decyzji w oparciu o dane oraz korzyściom, jakie może on przynieść uczelniom, które chcą odejść od decyzji „na wyczucie”. 
W świecie opartym na danych to fakty, a nie intuicja, powinny kierować działaniami instytucji. 

Co to jest podejmowanie decyzji w oparciu o dane (data-driven decision-making)? 

Traditionally, many educational decisions were made based on experience and existing practice. Data-driven decision-making offers a powerful alternative. It focuses on using the wealth of information and data points that institutions collect to make informed choices.

The approach typically involves:

• Gathering data on student performance, learning activities and resource allocation / utilisation etc.
• Analysing this data to identify trends, correlations and areas for improvement.
• Drawing insights that illuminate student learning journeys, staff effectiveness and operational efficiency.
• Utilising these insights to guide strategic choices in curriculum development, resource allocation and student support services.

It’s important to note that data-driven decision-making must be seen as an ongoing process. Only by continuously collecting, analysing and acting on data insights can universities ensure that they're evolving to meet the changing needs of students and staying at the forefront of technology transformation.

This contrasts significantly with the traditional approach of relying on gut instinct. Intuition can be clouded by biases, outdated assumptions and a lack of objective evaluation or evidence. Arguing for a solution because "it's always been done this way" is no longer sustainable.

Unlocking data-driven decision-making for your university

Data isn't just about numbers on a spreadsheet; it should be seen as a powerful tool that unlocks a wealth of insights into your institution’s operations. Let's explore some of the concrete benefits of leveraging data to guide your decisions.

• Optimize resource allocation: Stop throwing money at the wrong problems. Data can reveal which departments, initiatives and software are most effective, allowing you to strategically allocate resources based on actual performance or usage.
• Enhance student experience: Don't let students fall through the cracks. Data can help you to see at-risk students early on, to personalize learning experiences and ensure all students receive the support they need to succeed.
• Boost operational efficiency: Data helps you to get the most out of your existing resources. Whether that’s streamlining administrative processes, optimising usage of campus facilities or showing areas for cost reduction.
• Strengthen strategic planning: Invest in the future with confidence. Data-driven insights enable you to make more informed decisions about programme development, faculty recruitment and strategic investment opportunities.

Data-driven decision-making for smarter software investment

One immediate application for using data to inform your decisions is around software investment. Education institutions constantly strive to equip staff and students with the right digital tools, but limited budgets and a lack of usage data can make software selection a gamble.

Importantly, Academic Software’s platform empowers CIOs and IT leads’ data-driven decision-making. This solution makes best use of available resources and helps prioritise learning outcomes. The platform helps customers to:

• Gain insights into license use, software usage, and cloud consumption. You can easily find which tools are truly driving value for faculty and students.
• Dynamically assign licenses based on actual usage data, ensuring resources are directed towards the most impactful tools.
• Automate license deprovisioning and check tool usage through SSO passthrough and IP whitelisting.
• Track VDI usage and use a comprehensive dashboard for data-driven insights. You can now make informed decisions needed to create / support a thriving learning environment.

Gotowy na podejmowanie decyzji opartych na danych?

Przyszłość szkolnictwa wyższego to decyzje oparte na danych. Dzięki analityce i świadomemu wykorzystaniu danych, Twoja uczelnia może działać mądrzej, szybciej i skuteczniej – niezależnie od wyzwań. 

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