Interpreting Your Assessment Results
Understanding how to interpret and act on your assessment results is a critical step in your organisation’s journey through the Digital Pillar framework. This section explains how to evaluate your scores, identify opportunities for improvement, and prepare for the next steps, with a visual flowchart to guide the process.
How to Evaluate Your Results
Understanding the Scoring Scale
The assessment uses a 0–3 maturity scale to measure your organisation’s digital and cybersecurity capabilities:
0 – Not Considered: No practices or policies in place.
1 – Defined: Initial awareness and planning; basic steps taken.
2 – Managed: Operational practices and processes implemented but not fully optimised.
3 – Optimised: Fully integrated and continuously improved practices aligned with organisational goals.
Breakdown of Key Components
Pillar and Theme: Identify the architecture area (e.g., Business, Data) and its sub-theme focus (e.g., Strategy, Data Management).
Exemplar Statements: Review benchmarked statements representing best practices for your current level.
Observations and Opportunities: Note strengths and areas for growth identified during the assessment.
Maturity Guidance: Understand what’s required to progress to the next maturity level by examining criteria for each score.
Target Setting
Use the scoring fields:
Current Score: Reflects your organisation’s present state.
Compliance Score: Indicates the minimum standard to meet regulations.
Target Score: Represents your desired level of maturity.
Using the Improvement Flow Chart
The following flow chart provides a step-by-step guide to interpreting your results and planning your next actions:
Steps to Take After the Assessment
Analyse Observations and Opportunities Review insights captured during the assessment to identify specific strengths and weaknesses.
Define Priority Areas
Focus on "Quick Wins" for areas close to compliance.
Set strategic plans for long-term improvements aligned with your target score.
Develop an Action Plan
Outline specific tasks, responsibilities, and timelines to address gaps.
Use your assessment results to allocate resources effectively.
Evaluate Readiness for Reassessment
Use the flowchart to evaluate if your organisation is ready to proceed with reassessment or if further actions are needed.
Iterate and Improve
Continuously monitor progress and revisit your action plan to ensure alignment with goals.
Reassess periodically to track your journey toward higher pillar levels.
Key Resources
Best Practice Resources: Explore the Best Practice Resources section for tools and templates tailored to your assessment outcomes.
Digital Pillar Knowledge Base: Access detailed guidance on each architecture area.
Assessment Platform: Use the platform to track progress and generate reports for ongoing improvement.
By understanding your results and taking a structured approach to improvement, your organisation can progress through the Digital Pillar framework efficiently and strategically.
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