This document discusses the importance of big data readiness for organizations and assessing an organization's current data skills and capabilities. It finds that most executives agree that harnessing all organizational data would strengthen their business. It then provides a framework for data mapping and discusses that effective data management requires a team approach. It also outlines the variety of skills needed, from IT to business skills, and that organizations plan to meet skills needs through training, hiring and contracting. There is also a projected shortage of big data workers due to increased demand.