Ten-Step Guide to Data-Led Innovation in Local GovernmentNestaN_18ad3df6-74c1-11e2-ac7e-249f64612d42Nesta is an innovation charity with a mission to help people and organisations bring great ideas to life. We are dedicated to supporting ideas that can help improve all our lives, with activities ranging from early-stage investment to in-depth research and practical programmes.Local Government AssociationLGA_421f7bcd-189b-4141-9bce-5dadc18908c8The LGA is the national voice of local government, working with councils to support, promote and improve local government.Local Governments in the United KingdomData-Led Innovation in Local Government_8819658e-c931-11e6-8d7b-4d4ab8ca98f4To guide data-led innovation in local government. _88196700-c931-11e6-8d7b-4d4ab8ca98f4Problem DefinitionStart with a clear problem to be solved, for which data can offer impactful and actionable insight._881967aa-c931-11e6-8d7b-4d4ab8ca98f41_88196854-c931-11e6-8d7b-4d4ab8ca98f4SupportGauge the level of support for data-led work in senior leadership and work to convince them of the importance of the project._88196930-c931-11e6-8d7b-4d4ab8ca98f42Senior Leadership_881969c6-c931-11e6-8d7b-4d4ab8ca98f4BeginningStart small._88196a70-c931-11e6-8d7b-4d4ab8ca98f43EngagementEngage with end-users_88196b06-c931-11e6-8d7b-4d4ab8ca98f43.1End-UsersData UsageFind out where and how data could be used to make their day-to-day work easier._88196ba6-c931-11e6-8d7b-4d4ab8ca98f43.2Objectives & MetricsBe clear about ultimate objectives and how these will be measured._88196c46-c931-11e6-8d7b-4d4ab8ca98f44_88196ce6-c931-11e6-8d7b-4d4ab8ca98f4ResourcesEnsure there are realistic financial and staff resources allocated to the project._88196d86-c931-11e6-8d7b-4d4ab8ca98f45_88196e26-c931-11e6-8d7b-4d4ab8ca98f4Development, Testing & IterationApproach the work through a series of short, repeatable work cycles, which enable rapid development, testing and iteration._88196ebc-c931-11e6-8d7b-4d4ab8ca98f46_88196f66-c931-11e6-8d7b-4d4ab8ca98f4Governance & SharingSecure dedicated expertise for information governance and be specific about the purposes of sharing data._88197010-c931-11e6-8d7b-4d4ab8ca98f47_881970ba-c931-11e6-8d7b-4d4ab8ca98f4Testing & FeedbackTest the product with end-users and take on board their feedback._88197164-c931-11e6-8d7b-4d4ab8ca98f48End-Users_88197204-c931-11e6-8d7b-4d4ab8ca98f4Decision MakingBe receptive to making decisions informed by data._881972ae-c931-11e6-8d7b-4d4ab8ca98f49_88197362-c931-11e6-8d7b-4d4ab8ca98f4EvaluationEvaluate the overall impact of the work against the original objectives._88197402-c931-11e6-8d7b-4d4ab8ca98f410_881974ac-c931-11e6-8d7b-4d4ab8ca98f42016-12-23https://www.nesta.org.uk/sites/default/files/wise_council.pdfOwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net