Can it query our business database directly?
Start with read-only access and limit what can be queried; during the pilot, prioritize using a separate copy of the data.
BeforeEvery week, manually pulling data from several systems and piecing together reports.
NowReports update automatically, and the source of every figure can be traced.
Agree on how key metrics are calculated.
Connect the data sources so frequently used reports update automatically.
Ask questions directly to look up figures when needed, with data sources shown.
Start with read-only access and limit what can be queried; during the pilot, prioritize using a separate copy of the data.
Yes. Clarify the metrics before building reports; otherwise, automation will only amplify errors.
Existing reports, metric calculation methods, some anonymized data, and a colleague responsible for the data.
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