Requirements Gathering Framework

Struggling with unclear report requests, endless revisions, and reports that don’t drive impact?
 
You’re not alone. Most reporting issues stem from one critical mistake: skipping the requirements gathering process.
 
That’s why I created this Requirements Gathering Framework—a step-by-step guide to extracting the right information from stakeholders so you can build reports that actually solve business problems.
 
🔥 What’s Inside?
✅ Determine Business Goals & Pain Points – Get clarity on what the report should achieve and how it aligns with company strategy.
✅ Identify Stakeholders & Their Needs – Understand who will use the report and what decisions they need to make.
✅ Define the Key Insights & Metrics – Ensure your report includes the right data, not just what’s available.
✅ Measure Business Impact – Learn how to quantify success and prove the report’s value.
✅ Match the Report to the Right Audience & Format – Choose the right report type (dashboard, paginated, exploratory) for the right users.
 
📌 Why You Need This Framework
🔹 Save time – Eliminate back-and-forth revisions by getting things right from the start.
🔹 Build reports that actually get used – No more reports sitting in a folder, never opened.
🔹 Increase stakeholder buy-in – Speak their language and deliver insights that matter.
🔹 Standardize your process – A clear, repeatable method for gathering requirements every time.
 
 
Whether you're a Power BI developer, data analyst, or business intelligence professional, this framework will transform how you approach report creation.