As we step into the first week of the new year, a time when 38.5% of adults in the United States are contemplating personal resolutions, it’s intriguing to ponder what aspirations our data might have.

Have you ever stopped to ask, “If my data could make New Year’s resolutions, what would they be?”? Chances are, this notion may not have crossed your mind. Luckily, IntelliData stands ready to serve as the voice for your data’s aspirations and the objectives it strives to achieve in the year 2024.

To make this more understandable, let’s personify your data. Allow us to introduce you to Dotty Data. Remarkably, Dotty Data’s goals may resonate closely with your own, adding a captivating dimension to the potential shared aspirations between human and data.

 Dotty Data Aims to Enhance Fitness

Much like individuals striving for agility and preparedness, Dotty Data envisions herself as a dynamic force in the data landscape. Already engaged in regular “workouts” processing information, Dotty aims to intensify her efforts, recognizing that increased frequency will enhance her proficiency. Whether sprinting through daily reports or embarking on longer, more strategic runs, Dotty is committed to strengthening her core by adding data from a different source In 2024, Dotty resolves to become faster, more robust, and even more invaluable to your endeavors.

Dotty Data Seeks a Visual Transformation

While not needing to dazzle every day, Dotty Data acknowledges the impact of a captivating visual presence. Recognizing the power of vibrant visualizations, she aspires to shine in conference rooms and board meetings, donning the latest trends in dashboard and data fashion. Dotty resolves to elevate her visual appeal mundane, embracing a spectrum of colors and designs in 2024.

Dotty Data Refuses to Live in a Silo Any Longer

When Dotty Data was growing up, she had plenty of moments alone living in a silo. But, just in time for 2024, Dotty had her Scarlett O’Hara “I’ll never be hungry again” moment by vowing, “I’ll never live in a silo againShe envisions a future where interaction with data companions outside the silo fosters growth and expertise. Dotty recognizes the value of sharing insights and seeks to engage with a community that appreciates her unique contributions. In 2024, Dotty resolves to break free from her self-imposed seclusion, promoting a culture of healthy interaction and knowledge exchange.

Dotty Data is Determined to Lose Weight

Weighted down by outdated and irrelevant information, Dotty Data acknowledges the need to shed unnecessary pounds. Despite advocating for a leaner data diet, she often faces resistance from those clinging to the past, usually a lone voice with a call of “What if we need that some day?”. Dotty Data knows better but she needs human allies to defend her rights to be free of the restraints of the past and from unnecessary questions on forms.. Dotty resolves to champion the cause of relevance, focusing on pertinent and current information to streamline operations and enhance decision-making throughout the coming year.

Dotty Data Desires a Work/Work Balance

Dotty Data knows what her purpose in life is and that is to serve those around her so they can make informed decisions. Dotty also realizes that even moments of “play” can lead to tremendous insights for others so she takes her role seriously. Dotty Data is a hard worker and self-sacrificial, staying up late and getting up early to advance an association’s mission. Dotty Data doesn’t ask for credit but she does want team members to recognize all that she gives and leverage her contributions for the creation and growth of programs, products, services, and other offerings for the benefit of membership and attendees. In 2024, Dotty aspires to work harder and smarter, promoting an unwavering commitment to advancing the mission of associations without compromising her need for acknowledgment and support.

As you can see, Dotty Data has several important resolutions for the new year. Some Dotty can strive for, but she also needs support and assistance. Dotty resolves to be more useful and more engaged in 2024. Will you help Dotty Data achieve her goals over the next year?

For additional support with data-related initiatives, contact IntelliData. We specialize in enabling associations to make better-informed decisions using the power of their data from different sources and across program areas.