Database Reference
In-Depth Information
It can be difficult to know where to start, particularly if your work is volunteer, or the company or group you
are creating it for does not know how BI solution reports can benefit them. This unknown is likely to take you
back to the interview process at the beginning of this topic. If that is not possible or if it adds too much pressure
to what you intend to do, perhaps you can simply consider their needs on your own. You can create reports for
nearly anything. Get creative. Ideas on what to create reports on may include the following:
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Attendance at meeting and events
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Frequency of member visits to needy or elderly members of a church
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Animal rescues with an organization like the Humane Society
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Customer age groups for advertising purposes within your current company
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River pollution levels for an organization like American Rivers
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Who has received training on the newest technology your company is promoting
Your options are unlimited. There are many reporting opportunities to choose from in our everyday lives all
around us. Pick one or more items that interest you, and then open the book to Chapter 1 and apply the processes
Figure 19-9.
Restarting the BI solution cycle
With only a few successes, you will not just hope to be a BI professional, you will be one! And in the
meantime, you help your co-workers and community by providing the benefits of a simple, quick, and effective
BI solution.
