Skills: both deep and broad-based

Cities have reported being relatively deskilled when it comes to the detail of data manipulation - often contracting out the task to third parties like learning institutions; while this works for some, others want to take a more nuanced approach - ensuring in-house staff have a range of both technical and strategic data skills to enable a varied approach dependent upon the context.

Where to look for more tips and guidance:

CITYxCITY Academy

Free online learning resources on data, data-driven innovation and tech for cities. https://citybycity.academy/