#06 - Core Business Events, What data is required?
What data is required and where is it first captured?
Once I have captured the frequency the data has to be refreshed as outlined in my previous post:
I move onto the sixth area, the Core Business Events.
In the Core Business Events area, we identify what data is required to deliver the Information Product.
What data is required?
Where is that data first captured?
We want to understand the essential data we need and help discover whether we have already collected it, or identify which System of Capture it needs to be collected from.
Core Business Events represent key business processes, activities or transactions within your organisation that capture the necessary data to answer the stakeholders’ Business Questions.
These Core Business Events generate the data that will be used in the Information Product.
When identifying Core Business Events, consider all activities that produce relevant data. This includes events related to the business questions, as well as related events that may provide further context or insights.
I recommend you use the Agile Data ‘Who Does What’ pattern to quickly understand the related
Core Business Concepts and processes.
This pattern helps establish a shared language between the subject matter experts and data team.
It prevents premature delving into detailed data requirements. Understanding the detail can occur once the Information Product is prioritised for delivery.
We want to identify whether the required data has already been collected, or designed and whether transformation rules have been applied. If not, the data team will need to initiate that work.
This information aids the data team in estimating the complexity and effort needed to deliver the Information Product. It is also useful for guiding future discussions about trade-off decisions with stakeholders.