Implementing Data-driven decision-making in Ruka-Kuusamo

The goal of the project was to conceptualize and develop an implementation model for a digital collaboration platform intended for use by Ruka-Kuusamo Tourism Association and local tourism entrepreneurs. Additionally, the aim was to facilitate the concrete  adoption of the collaboration platform in Ruka-Kuusamo. Alongside the platform implementation, the objective was also to provide training related to data-driven decision-making for the tourism stakeholders in the region.

The collaboration for data-driven decision-making and increasing expertise in the Ruka-Kuusamo region consisted of the following actions:

• Definition and selection of the Howspace platform as the collaboration platform
• Identification of user profiles for the collaboration platform
• Specification of functionalities and concrete solution development for the collaboration platform, including data storage, processing, sharing, information flow, and data-driven decision-making
• Facilitating shared learning and coaching
• Enabling real-time interaction among users
• Conducting surveys, sharing information, and facilitating discussions
• Planning, engaging, and monitoring development and collaboration projects
• Sharing materials through videos, links, and recordings
• Building the collaboration platform and piloting its implementation
• Increasing knowledge in data-driven decision-making through training and utilizing tools such as Howspace, BisLenz, and Plandisc