Você está debatendo as alterações no esquema do banco de dados com sua equipe. Como você chega a um consenso sobre as prioridades?

One of the debate parts is determining the scope of the schema changes, what other goals they impact and any dependencies that would have to be in place for the schema change to go into production. Using the expertise of the database team is very necessary for coming up with those answers. A good example of a dependency would be you set a schema change as a number one priority and the resources doing the applications that deliver the data to populate the new schema can't meet your deadline. Or if the success of the new schema is to provide data or views for different types of reporting and team that develop the reports can't get the work done then that new data is going to set there for a while.

- Determine the core business goals that the database schema changes are intended to support - Identify any performance issues that need addressing, such as slow query response times or inefficient data retrieval processes. - Collect feedback from end-users who interact with the system to understand their pain points and needs. - Define what each schema change aims to achieve, such as reducing redundancy, improving query efficiency, or adding new data fields. - Document the goals and the rationale behind each proposed change

- Analyze how schema changes will affect the performance of queries - Ensure that the schema changes will maintain or enhance data accuracy - Review and update validation rules and constraints to align with the new schema. - Determine how the schema changes will impact database maintenance - Verify that the schema changes will be compatible with existing applications and services that interact with the database. - Assess how the schema changes will affect the development workflow, including code changes, testing, and deployment processes. - Consider how the schema changes will affect end-users, particularly in terms of data access and application performance.

- Schema changes that improve scalability may require significant upfront investment or resources but offer long-term benefits. - Understand how the trade-offs align with business priorities and goals. - Consider the trade-offs between schema changes that enhance data integrity and those that might introduce complexities or performance overhead. - Compare the costs of implementing and maintaining schema changes against the benefits they provide. - Explore alternative solutions or compromises that might offer a balanced approach to the trade-offs.

- Gather input from key stakeholders, including business leaders, developers, data analysts, and end-users, to understand their priorities and needs. - Prioritize changes that have a significant positive impact with relatively low implementation effort. - Generally, these changes are lower on the priority list unless they are necessary for compliance or other critical reasons. - Assess the risks associated with each change and assign scores based on the potential impact and likelihood of these risks. - Create a roadmap that outlines the timeline for implementing each change, balancing quick wins with more complex, high-impact changes.

Iterative planning encourages continuous feedback, fosters flexibility, and enables the team to address unforeseen challenges early on. It also facilitates risk management by allowing for incremental testing and validation, ensuring that each phase is stable and aligns with the overall project goals before proceeding further.

Proactively maintaining these records strengthens team cohesion and minimizes the risk of misunderstandings or redundant debates.

Part of communicating clearly is setting up the right people to have the conversation effectively. Your organization can appoint process or data owners for the areas of the business and build a center of excellence to determine direction for key initiatives in the business. You can also try out your changes in a pilot environment with your data owners so they can be aware of improvements and tell their teams.