These tools are designed to help organisations take an honest look at their data practices and digital readiness. Each resource provides a structured way to reflect on where you are now, identify strengths, and spot opportunities for improvement. They’re practical, accessible, and created to support informed conversations about building a stronger data foundation for the future.

Data Readiness Checklist for Future Technologies

Is your organisation ready for AI, advanced analytics, and the next wave of digital tools?
I developed this Data Readiness Checklist to help organisations take a step back and evaluate their data foundations before investing in new technologies.

The checklist highlights four key areas that underpin future success with data:

• Data Quality – ensuring accuracy, consistency, and trust in your information.
• Data Security & Compliance – protecting sensitive data and meeting legal obligations.
• Data Skills & Culture – building the knowledge and behaviours that enable innovation.
• Data Governance & Strategy – aligning data management with organisational goals.

Each area is presented in a clear Bronze–Silver–Gold maturity model, so you can quickly see where your organisation stands and what steps will help you progress.

This resource is designed to be sector-agnostic, but draws on experience in Higher Education to provide practical, real-world examples.

Who should use it?

• Leaders planning digital transformation or AI adoption.
• Data professionals reviewing policies, practices, or compliance.
• Teams looking for a simple way to start conversations about data readiness.

The checklist is free to download and share. My aim is to provide a practical, visual tool that sparks reflection, discussion, and action around getting data ready for the future.