Lessons Learned in a Journey to Business Intelligence

Like many organizations, PSU is at a crossroads where data-driven decision making is essential to remain competitive and financially sound in an environment with rising costs and reductions in state funding. To meet business intelligence needs, the DataMASTER (management and analytics for strategic, timely, education reporting) project was started in February 2010. DataMASTER creates a single, organized, accessible repository of data. Two years into the project, PSU discovered the need to adjust priorities and assumptions. In reviewing our successes and failures, we'll suggest techniques to help ensure your project success.