Project requirements can be driven and defined according to the most pressing/immediate reporting needs of each defined group.ħ. Define user groups and requirements: Carefully divide your user community into definitive user groups (finance, marketing, sales, etc).
Obtain documented agreement on the level of services, support and training incorporated in the initial purchase order as well as expected timeframes to resolve issues.Ħ. Ensure your chosen BI vendor will/can support you: Determine your vendor’s capability (and willingness) to deliver adequate services support and training throughout the implementation process. Reduce user resistance and implementation timeframes by selecting a single-integrated BI solution.ĥ. Fast, easy and seamless – select a single-integrated BI application: Many BI tools are an amalgam of moving parts, creating a system that is difficult to integrate, manage and navigate. The BI solution that they perceive to be the most intuitive and helpful is the right one for your business.Ĥ. Let business users make the final purchase decision: BI is designed to increase the capacity of business people to meet and exceed their workplace goals. There is no such thing as “the best” BI tool – select the one that best suits your needs.ģ. Taking the time to conduct a thorough proof of concept will reveal a myriad of underlying differences. Start the evaluation process early: Most BI vendors will assert that their product contains all the latest technological wizardry and addresses the specific needs of your industry or organization flawlessly. Consider such issues as: Are your data sets complete and accurate? Do you have a master data management framework in place? Is your delivery team adequately staffed and appropriately skilled? Do we have sufficient hardware to support our BI goals?Ģ. Identify potential issues before they become a reality: Develop a comprehensive roadmap to success, carefully sign-posting potential project stumbling blocks, so that appropriate solutions can be devised.
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