The document discusses the key steps in the data warehouse (DWH) lifecycle using Kimball's approach. The lifecycle includes project planning, requirements definition, dimensional modeling, data staging, technical architecture design, and product selection and installation. It focuses on the first two steps of project planning and requirements definition. Project planning establishes the core team, creates a project plan, and develops an initial project scope. Requirements definition involves collecting business requirements through interviews and workshops, prioritizing requirements, and reviewing findings to identify high priority projects.