method
Five steps, one map
Every project follows the same discipline: the decision problem comes first, the data structure second, the technology choice last.
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Map the decision problem
- What happens
- Target decisions are defined: who decides, how often, with what information. An inventory of existing reports and tools is taken.
- Your input
- A 2-3 hour working session, access to existing reports, short interviews with decision owners.
- Output
- A decision map document: decisions, data sources, owners, priority order.
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Structure the data
- What happens
- Sources are connected, the data model and KPI dictionary are built, and quality issues are made visible.
- Your input
- System access, contact with data owners.
- Output
- A data model + KPI dictionary + data quality report.
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Build the intelligence layer
- What happens
- Analytics and AI components are built: a dashboard model, a forecast/pricing model, an agent or document pipeline. They are tested with sample cases and correct-answer sets.
- Your input
- Sample cases, correct-answer sets, feedback from domain expertise.
- Output
- A working system + test results. Quality is shown by measurement, not by claims.
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Design the decision interface
- What happens
- The output becomes an interface that fits the user's work: a dashboard, internal tool or app. Permissions and flow are designed.
- Your input
- 1-2 test rounds with end users.
- Output
- A live interface + a short usage guide. The system passes the "the team can use it" test.
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Enable the team
- What happens
- Training, handover and documentation are done; a maintenance and development rhythm is defined.
- Your input
- Participation in workshops.
- Output
- Training sessions + a handover document + a 30/60/90-day plan.