The IMPACT cycle of data analytics is a framework introduced by Jean-Paul Isson and Jesse Harriott to guide data users in turning raw data into actionable insights effectively.
This cycle consists of six key steps, starting with identifying specific and measurable business questions to be answered.
Data mastery involves collecting data from various sources, cleaning, and transforming it for analysis.
Effective data cleaning ensures the accuracy and reliability of insights derived from the data.
The cycle emphasizes the importance of providing meaning behind the data through analytical techniques and data visualizations.
Actionable recommendations should be specific, measurable, and directly related to the insights gained from data analysis.
Communication of insights involves utilizing various methods like interactive dashboards, presentations, and executive memos to convey findings to different stakeholders.
Tracking outcomes is essential to measure the effectiveness of recommendations and identify areas for improvement.
The IMPACT cycle helps in understanding data, improving communication, measuring outcomes, enhancing decision-making, and minimizing risks in data analytics.
Challenges in adopting the cycle include time investment, difficulty in identifying questions, data quality issues, the need for skilled personnel, and measuring long-term impacts.