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Presenting Statistical Insights to Decision Makers
Member Best Practices Survey / Summer 2016
1.
Which of the following best describe(s) the
type
of decision makers with whom you typically share statistical insights?
Heads of functions / departments / business units
Investors / grant sponsors / budget committees
CEO / executive team / board members
Steering committees of special projects or programs
Other (please specify)
2.
Which of the following best describe(s) your typical
context
for sharing statistical insights with decision makers?
Regular status update / dashboard / report
Commissioned study (e.g., conclusions or interim findings)
Ad hoc observation / own analysis / problem solving
Part of strategic plan / funding request / proposal
Other (please specify)
3.
Which of the following best describe(s)
how
you typically share statistical insights with senior decision makers?
In-person meeting / presentation - with prepared materials
Conference call / video conference - with prepared materials
Email only - prepared materials attached
Informal discussion or update - with or without any materials
Other (please specify)
4.
How would you describe typical
challenges
experienced when presenting statistical insights to decision makers? What gets in the way?
1st challenge
2nd challenge
3rd challenge
5.
What
practices
have you found particularly
effective
when sharing statistical insights with decision makers? What works well?
1st practice
2nd practice
3rd practice
6.
Beyond what you can control, what else would make your communication of statistical insights more effective? What could others do or provide?
1st idea
2nd idea
3rd idea
7.
Do you have examples of challenges or best practices we may contact you about?
Yes
No
8.
Would you mind providing some background information?
Your name (if Yes in Q7)
Your role or title
Your organization (or type of)
Email address (if Yes in Q7)
9.
Thank you! Anything you'd like to add or expand on?
