Goal and Problem Definition
Establishes
the business objective and identifies timing and resource or other constraints.
Business
Requirements Analysis
Defines the business need in detailed terms following requirements analysis
methodologies in concert with client users.
Option Brainstorming
Develops
reasonable solution options in work sessions with the client.
Appropriate Technology Scan
Examines the breadth of technologies available to
address the solution approach.
Solution Devil's Advocacy
Challenges
the proposed solution before going into the next phases.
Application Architecture
Develops an application oriented architecture in the context of a given industry's best practices and software
IP.
Project Plan Development
Builds a project plan with defined steps,
dates, responsibilities, and expected costs and results.
Project Execution
Coordinates project progress
including taking a project lead where required.
Results Measurement
Tracks results against the original business and project goals.