When joining a new company or starting a new project, do not begin with data. Use this framework to first understand the business context, goals, processes, and systems before any analysis.

This framework is structured as a step-by-step onboarding process. Each phase builds a deeper understanding of the business, and should be completed to ensure a solid foundation before any analytical work begins. Each section builds progressively.

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🏢 Business — Understand what the company does and how it creates value

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🎯 Strategy — Understand goals, priorities, and direction

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🏗️ Org Structure — Understand how responsibilities and ownership are distributed

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💻 Systems — Understand where data is generated and stored

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🔁 Processes — Understand how work and data flow across the organization

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📊 Analytics — Understand how data is used for decision-making

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🧠 Insights — Translate everything into actionable findings and recommendations

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