The Decision Outcome Framework
Five iterative steps from raw data to certified, boardroom-ready insight. The canonical reference.
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Decisions by Design
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Our approach
Principles. Framework.
Platform.
Most organisations have a data strategy. Few have a way to operationalise it. The Decision Outcome Framework closes that gap — grounded in our guiding principles and brought to life by Meridian.
01
Curate
the question
Start with the right question, not the nearest dataset
Scoped briefSuccess metricsData owners identified
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02
Conform
the data
Shared definitions across every source and team
Data dictionaryField mappingNaming conventions
03
Clean
the data
Quality rules that catch errors before the boardroom does
Quality rule setValidation logException report
04
Connect
the product
Package your governed data into a live data product, defined once, published, and ready for any team to use with confidence
Product definitionData catalogue entryTeam access rules
05
Certify
the insight
A formal mark of quality on every insight you ship
Certification reportStakeholder sign-off
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The cycle iterates. Each pass sharpens the question.
01Principles
Data Guiding Principles
Six beliefs we won't compromise on. The values behind the framework.
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02Framework
Decision Outcome Framework
A five-step method for shipping certified, decision-ready insight.
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03Platform
Meridian
The platform that operationalises the framework for your team.
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