Kick-off workshops
At the start of the project, we make sure all involved business functions, relevant in-house DWH and IT specialists are informed about the project plan and check if everyone's responsibilities and expectations from other team members in the project are clear. We aim to be super transparent and open, and encourage the participants to share their opinions, concerns and important aspects for them with regards to the upcoming initiative.
Development activities
Throughout the implementation project, the development process is ongoing. The project team typically consists of a healthy mix of functional and technical experts as well as architects. The team works in a structured manner, guided by the business processes and the project plan. During the project, we help with establishing ELT processes and translating business requirements into actionable data. Team members are constantly in touch with each other and the relevant parties from the client side.
Regular status meetings
In order to keep pulse on the progress, discuss any changes in circumstances and navigate the project process to achieve the best outcomes, we hold periodic status meetings with both operational team and (depending on the project size) steering committee.
Testing
The data mart project is done in iterations, so as soon as a specific module/part of the project scope is developed and the preliminary testing from the project development team is successful, we aim to get the solution in the hands of the business as soon as possible. Nobody knows a company's data better than people who work with it every day - we are eager to hear their feedback, iterate and improve our deliverables.
Training
The value of whatever we develop correlates with how many people are able to use it. The key to the business functions representatives using the solution is them understanding it. During the trainings we explain - in a transparent, structured and straightforward way - what we built and how to use it.
Closing workshop(s)
Reflection and transparency is good not only at the beginning and in the process, but also at the end. We want to look back and learn - hopefully together with you - so our next project can be even better.
