Why is this a problem?
Organizations often do not have tools to know if a standard is being used, understood correctly, or making a difference. Without ways to measure impact, standards may not reach their goals or serve all communities they intend to.
Common problems include:
- No data on who is using the standard and how.
- Difficulty improving standards because real-world effects are unknown.
- No feedback on challenges or barriers in applying the standard.
- Limited understanding of unintended negative impacts on marginalized groups.