How to build trust in data: Lessons from client case studies

Building trust in data is a challenge many organisations face.

Without confidence in their data, businesses are left making decisions based on guesswork rather than insights, which can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, or costly mistakes.  

At Notitia, we specialise in helping organisations create robust data environments that enable smarter, faster, and more confident decision-making.

Through our work with clients like WentWest, NWMPHN, and Fyna Foods, we’ve seen firsthand how addressing trust issues can transform the way teams operate.  

In this blog, we’ll explore how organisations can overcome the barriers to trusting their data and highlight lessons from our own clients’ journeys.  

‍Why Does Data Trust Matter?

When your team trusts the data they’re working with, it drives:  

• Improved Decision-Making: Accurate and reliable data enables strategic, well-informed decisions.
• Efficiency Gains: Teams spend less time verifying data or second-guessing insights.  
• Collaborative Culture: Shared confidence in data fosters alignment across departments.
• Business Growth: Trusted data lays the foundation for innovation and scalability.  

Without trust in data, these benefits are hard to achieve.  

3 Common Barriers to Data Trust  

1. Data Silos: Fragmented systems lead to inconsistent or conflicting information.  
2. Poor Data Quality: Inaccurate, outdated, or incomplete data undermines confidence.  
3. Lack of Transparency: Teams need to understand where data comes from and how it’s handled.  

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How Our Clients Built Trust in Their Data

WentWest: Reducing Manual Reporting Errors: WentWest, a primary health network, struggled with outdated reporting systems and the manual errors they caused. By migrating to Qlik Sense SaaS and automating their PIP QI reports, Notitia helped reduce errors and gave WentWest confidence in their insights. The result? Faster, more accurate decision-making.  

NWMPHN: Creating a Single Source of Truth: North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network faced challenges with data silos and inconsistent reporting. Notitia worked with their team to build a unified data platform that provided a single source of truth. With clean, centralised data, their team could make decisions backed by reliable information.  

Fyna Foods: Real-Time Insights for Better Decision-Making: Operating in a fast-paced FMCG sector, Fyna Foods needed real-time access to accurate data. By transitioning to **Qlik Sense SaaS** and integrating data sources, Notitia helped Fyna Foods consolidate their data. This allowed their team to trust their insights and make strategic decisions faster.  

4 Steps to Build Trust in Your Data

1. Audit Your Data

Understand your current data landscape. Identify inconsistencies, gaps, and redundancies in your data sources.  

2. Create a Data Governance Framework

Define processes for data quality, access, and compliance. Ensure there’s clarity around who owns and manages your data.  

3. Invest in the Right Tools  

Solutions like Qlik Sense SaaS enable organisations to automate processes, eliminate errors, and centralise data. The right tools reduce human error and increase transparency.  

4. Upskill Your Team  

Data literacy is key to building trust. Train your team to understand, interpret, and use data confidently in their roles.  

At Notitia, we know that trust in data doesn’t happen overnight. It’s a journey that requires the right strategy, tools, and people. By partnering with us, clients like NWMPHN and WentWest have rebuilt their data environments and empowered their teams to work smarter and more efficiently.  

Ready to build trust in your data? Get in touch with our team today to learn how we can help you create a data environment that drives results.  

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