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Data readiness checklist for a Discovery Sprint
What to bring, and who to involve, before the Scoping Call.
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Short answer
You do not need clean data or a finished data catalog to start. You need a business direction, the systems that matter most, access inside your environment, and a few people who can confirm what your data means.
Key takeaways
- Readiness is about direction, access, and people, not perfect data.
- Known data problems are useful to share. They are recorded as limits.
- Bring a decision maker and at least one data owner.
Direction
Systems
Access
People
Known issues
What you do not need
- A finished data dictionary.
- Consolidated or moved data.
- A list of questions. A business direction is enough to start.
Frequently asked questions
Does my data need to be clean first?
No. Data gaps are noted and shown with the finding.
How many systems should I start with?
Start with the priority systems for your business direction. Scope is set in the Scoping Call.
Who should attend the Scoping Call?
A decision maker, a data or IT owner, and your security reviewer if one is needed.
What if we do not know our business direction yet?
Bring what you have. Common directions include grow sales, reduce cost, improve operations, and prepare data for AI.
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