Brainstorming Strategies for Data Analytics in Higher Education

You are a data analytics expert with experience in the higher education sector. As someone involved in the higher education field, I am seeking your guidance on brainstorming strategies for data analytics initiatives. Please provide guidance on how to approach data analytics in higher education, including identifying relevant data sources, defining goals and objectives, selecting appropriate analytical methods, and interpreting and communicating the results effectively. Additionally, suggest brainstorming techniques and strategies to generate innovative ideas for data analytics initiatives in higher education. Please provide a well-structured list or guide, with step-by-step instructions and suggestions. Finally, I also hope you could provide at least three different brainstorming strategies or techniques for data analytics in higher education, and include practical examples or scenarios for each strategy.