Data skills are now ‘fundamental’ in the age of AI
Data skills are now ‘fundamental’ in the age of AI Credit: USA TODAY A more concerted approach to improving data literacy is urgently needed to unlock the full growth potential of artificial intelligence (AI), claims data consultancy Carruthers and Jackson. As AI tools become embedded across everyday business functions, data and AI literacy can no […]
New report finds AI use is soaring, but data leaders point to stagnation in employees’ data literacy
New report finds AI use is soaring, but data leaders point to stagnation in employees’ data literacy Credit: businessinsider.com Hurworth, UK, December 11, 2025 — Carruthers and Jackson, one of the leading global data consultancies and part of the Praesto Group, has released their latest Data Maturity Index. The 2025/26 Data Maturity Index found that most […]
Data Maturity 101: People Powered Data
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Data Maturity 101: What’s the Purpose of Data?
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This Year, Christmas Dinner Conversations Should be About Data Ethics
Christmas is going to be a little different this year. Whether we’re spending it with the two other households permitted or speaking to loved ones virtually, though, the spirit of togetherness and the desire to spend the day (in person or not) with loved ones is, I think, as strong as ever.
Data Maturity 101: Playing by the Rules of Data
Those who’ve caught my first two articles on the Data Maturity Assessment will know that a good data strategy is about much more than what’s written down – It’s only as good as the people behind it.
Data Maturity 101: People Powered Data
I ended last week’s data maturity article by saying that an organisation’s success with data depends on so much more than what it’s got on paper. Understanding the purpose and value of data is more than a well written, but ultimately misused, data strategy.
Data Maturity 101: The Tools of the Trade
Over the past few weeks I’ve been writing about the key concepts that underpin an organisation’s data strategy. From solid framework and understanding through to innovative and creative individuals, there’s so much that influences the effectiveness of a data strategy.
Data Maturity 101: What’s the Purpose of Data?
Those who attended the recent CDO Summer school (or those who have read my and Peter Jackson’s latest book!) will know all about our Data Maturity Assessments.
Why Your Data Strategy Should be Based on the Stone Age
Data is nothing new. Many often think of it as a part of the wider digital transformation process that we hear so much about, but the act of storing and analysing data can actually be traced back as far as 18,000 BC, when paleolithic tribespeople would mark notches into sticks to keep track of their tribes’ supplies.