Organizing a data warehousing team can be tricky business, even for relatively simple projects. Technical and managerial challenges abound, and the frenetic pace of corporate life can make weeks seem like days. As with any IT project, the key is to judiciously employ a sound methodology. This article outlines one such step-by-step process for building and organizing DW teams, including several best practices we’ve developed over the years.

One word that dominates discussions about business intelligence and data warehousing these days is “partnership.” Go to any TDWI conference or seminar and you’ll surely hear conversations revolving around this seemingly simple concept. Yet, so many organizations still endure significant difficulty in building lasting partnerships. Why?