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Requirements-Friendly Data Dictionary Template

adrian — Sun, 07 Dec 2025 23:03:00 GMT

This template is intended to support capturing data requirement details (about Records and Fields) as part of the process of eliciting detailed functional requirements for an Information System.

It was developed in conjunction with the Trips-R-You Web-Based Flight Reservation System Case Study and Requirements In Context series of articles.

The fifth article in that series specifically discusses using this type of data dictionary.

The Trips-R-You Case Study Data Dictionary utilizes this template and includes over 150 example entries.

Trips-R-You Case Study: Requirements for an Automated Function Example

adrian — Tue, 14 Apr 2020 02:52:00 GMT

The purpose of this spreadsheet is to present an example of detailed requirements for an Automated Function (AF). The example is part of the Trips-R-You Flight Booking Case Study. It's purpose is to provide an integrated, end-to-end set of requirement examples.

Trips-R-You Case Study: Data Import Requirements Example

adrian — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 00:09:00 GMT

The purpose of this spreadsheet is to present an example of detailed requirements for a data import interface. The example is part of the Trips-R-You Flight Booking Case Study. It's purpose is to provide an integrated, end-to-end set of requirement examples.

Trips-R-You Case Study: Data Export Requirements Example

adrian — Sun, 09 Feb 2020 23:59:00 GMT

The purpose of this spreadsheet is to present an example of detailed requirements for a data export interface. The example is part of the Trips-R-You Flight Booking Case Study. It's purpose is to provide an integrated, end-to-end set of requirement examples.

Trips-R-You Case Study: Data Dictionary

adrian — Sun, 29 Sep 2019 19:26:00 GMT

Section 3 begins by presenting one additional tool - a Data Dictionary. As the detail for a given HLR is discussed, the data-specific business needs involved are captured using this tool. The idea is to add entries about record types and fields (i.e. entities and attributes) the first time their need is discussed (e.g. an HLR for a specific screen or report). Once captured, those data-specific details are available for reference when those needs come up again, as they will, during discussions involving other HLRs. The detail in the data dictionary is shown to support a transition requirement for a new or updated database schema.

Getting Started with Process Improvement: 18 Page Guide

derweeks — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 16:32:00 GMT

You know there are opportunities to improve your existing processes and we want to help you get started. This 18-page Guide highlights key steps and success factors that can be applied to your next process improvement project.

Simplified Process Mapping Methodology

derweeks — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 14:21:00 GMT

This document has been created for Project Managers, Business Analysts, and BPM professionals seeking improvement using proven analysis techniques.

Data Analysis for Business Analysts - Requirement Red Flags Template

adrian — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

This template enables the business analysis to think about and discover red flags related to data-centric requirements.

The template is broken down using the various Data Management Functional Areas.