Forward Thinking
Welcome to Forward Thinking, where we explore the ideas, insights, and strategies shaping the future of leadership, organizational change, and culture. This is where we share what we’re learning in the field—what’s working, what’s shifting, and what leaders need to be paying attention to. Grounded in practice and informed by research, our posts are designed to help you think more critically, act more intentionally, and lead more effectively in times of change.
Four Ways to Use Data to Influence the Organization
Organizations often judge the success of assessment by what happened next: Was a policy changed? Was a program revised? Did leadership make a decision? But immediate action is only one way data can influence an organization. Explore four types of influence and practical ways to recognize the less visible impacts of data use.