Telecom Computer Security Databases Handheld Devices Tech. Strive to obtain information in a form that promotes knowledge needed to attain the level of understanding you need to make sound, timely decisions. There is no magical formula to determine the type and form of information that will produce knowledge needed by decisionmakers before they attain the level of understanding they require before making sound, timely decisions.
Most people process raw data to gain knowledge.
They then apply objective reasoning and sound judgement to knowledge gained to better understand the situation or event. Understanding is often achieved in the face of uncertainty. Additionally, decisionmakers often need to achieve understanding of actions and issues that result from decisions previously made so they are better prepared to make new decisions. I would be leery of those that claim to know what they need. Usually experience, common sense and initiative are used to develop tools that assist personnel with recognizing their needs.