![rw-book-cover](https://locallyoptimistic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Image-from-iOS-7-1024x791.jpg) ## Metadata - Author: [[caitlin-moorman|Caitlin Moorman]] - Full Title:: Data Team Surveys – Learn What Your Stakeholders REALLY Want - Category:: #🗞️Articles - Document Tags:: [[Data culture|Data culture]], - URL:: https://locallyoptimistic.com/post/surveys/ - Finished date:: [[2024-03-10]] ## Highlights > • I can easily and independently answer my own questions with data. > • I am confident that I understand the meaning of the metrics and data fields I use. > • I trust the accuracy of our reporting ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01hrmjddtskvbdvzs5mhatv4we)) > I am able to quickly access the data I need in [our reporting tool] ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01hrmjece2vthk3pvk2jra9aga)) > The data team provides valuable thought partnership to me ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01hrmjfk9r331qqdcvqv219ay1)) > • The data team understands the business context of my questions. > • I am satisfied with the speed at which my data questions are answered. > • I am satisfied with the performance of the data team overall. ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01hrmjfe7jtvajavpy65cfqzdt)) > What are the biggest impediments to your ability to use data in your day to day decision-making? ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01hrmjhc9cayadgk1z6cd17fys)) > What questions or requests have you encountered that our current products are not able to answer? ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01hrmjhg9tb0227g0eg4652a9x)) > What is your favorite dashboard? ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01hrmjhwq3ptzfhqva68zr8c6d)) > What else do you want the data team to know about how you use data, or how you *wish* you could use data? ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01hrmjhqmt3n2782efbg2m3fgs)) > • What team are you on? > • How long have you worked at the company? > • How often do you use [a core tool]? > • How comfortable are you [writing SQL or performing another relevant technical task]? ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01hrmjjwg3qfnqjxts7je9k6tw)) > However, the anonymity of a survey can sometimes unveil surprisingly strong feelings, especially in companies that otherwise have a culture of niceness. This is good! It’s much more helpful to have an unvarnished perspective on the issues so you can get started. ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01hrmjm3q3tppt22vqwrzp9385))