If you are a member of The Data Warehousing Institute, be sure to check out the April 1, 2010 issue of
Flashpoint.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMtd2FQd-TeCq8d2G0gJ964cdoWPe1kV6o9jlEtrzcctQOW1K5VN5c4jnBPu5lIU3nB48x8DycuAae2s5V3BW5KMdE3JGm5V9trVsU-msuxZ8pINlHfYk-NTGYcouurF_jp3MWWmy91WY/s320/FP+Thumbnail+APRIL+2010.jpg)
My article
The Hidden Value of Dimensional Design explains how you can use dimensional design to cultivate a shared understanding of project scope between business and technical personnel.
This publication is only available to TDWI members.
If you are not a member (or if you want to read more on the topic) have a look at this blog post I wrote in 2007:
Drive Warehouse Strategy With A Dimensional Model.
- Chris