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Matrices by theme

The global model, broken down into one matrix per area of work.

≈ 2 min readReading
In brief
  • Twelve themes covering the BI chain and the product lifecycle.
  • Same structure: levels 0 to 5, observable criteria, four statuses.
  • A single tool, with theme selection.
On this page
  1. Two levels of reading
  2. The twelve themes
  3. Using a matrix

The global model describes the maturity of a BI product as a whole, in fourteen dimensions. This section derives from it, for each area of work of a decision-support product, a finer matrix: its own technical dimensions, the same six levels, observable criteria and the same assessment tool.

Two levels of reading#

  • The overview (global model) answers “where does the product stand?”: fourteen cross-cutting dimensions.
  • The matrices by theme answer “where does this specific area stand, and what is the next step?”: for example storage, or deployments.
Same rule everywhere

A level is achieved only if all its applicable criteria are in place, and a higher level does not make up for a missing lower level. See the calculation rules.

The twelve themes#

They cover the value chain of a decision-support application, from the arrival of the data to its reporting, then the work that keeps the product alive: project management, maintenance, deployments. Each matrix is a summary offered for discussion: to be reread, adapted, completed.

ThemeWhat it coversStatus
IngestionSources, ingestion, scheduling, recovery8 dimensions · 112 criteria
StorageLayers, model, historization, backup, retention, security, capacity8 dimensions · 110 criteria
ProcessingOrchestration, recovery, incremental loads, data tests, determinism8 dimensions · 112 criteria
Abstraction layerSingle definitions, reuse, versions, row-level rights, multilingual8 dimensions · 112 criteria
ReportingReports, self-service, distribution, integration, performance, accessibility8 dimensions · 111 criteria
Backoffice and toolsAccounts, rights, configuration, logs, administration tools8 dimensions · 112 criteria
Data governanceQuality, metadata, catalog, lineage, compliance8 dimensions · 112 criteria
OperationsAvailability, capacity, costs, observability, incidents8 dimensions · 112 criteria
Advanced analyticsPredictive, anomaly detection, model industrialization8 dimensions · 112 criteria
Project managementNeeds, backlog, planning, quality, value-driven steering8 dimensions · 112 criteria
Application maintenanceFixes, enhancements, technical debt, compatibility, end of life8 dimensions · 112 criteria
DeploymentsEnvironments, delivery, migrations, rollback, automation8 dimensions · 112 criteria

Using a matrix#

  1. Choose the theme that matches the team or area concerned.
  2. Open the assessment tool and select this theme: the assessment is done theme by theme, each with its own levels.
  3. Download each assessment if you want to keep it or compare it later.
Not an evaluation

These matrices describe what exists. They grade neither a team nor a person: they serve to decide on the next step.