The program charter includes the overarching statements that outline what the data warehouse program is intended to accomplish, and are agreed upon by the organization's top stakeholders. This template includes the following sections:
- Project Overview
- Mission
- Project Rationale
- Domain Selection
- Goals and Objectives
- Project Stakeholders
- Data Warehouse Program Steering Committee
- Contact Information
Data warehousing needs to be treated as a continuous program in order to be successful. Articulating and documenting overarching statements for what needs to be accomplished will serve as the guidepost for subsequent project efforts.