17 Solutions Development Flashcards
Understand how to evaluate and prioritise requirements in order to deliver the optimal solution and understand the different approaches for different life cycle models
What is Solutions development?
The process of clarifying the problem and exploring options to confirm a preferred solution
What should a Business case document?
Options considered including “Do Nothing”
List two things to consider when evaluating and prioritising requirements
- Priority objectives and requirements
- Acceptance criteria
- Priorities of end user
- Life cycle approach
- Value of alternative solutions
- Potential stakeholder pressure for a certain solution
What does Solutions Development require?
Certainty on the core problem and clearly defined requirements
What five sets of criteria should be considered when defining options?
- Technical
- Social
- Procurement
- Management
- Transition
What can be considered under the Technical criteria set?
- Process
- Material
- Software
- Future
What can be considered under the Procurement criteria set?
- Lease
- Buy
- Make
- Service
- Partnership
How can option prioritisation be achieved? (List three)
- MoSCoW
- Investment appraisal
- Stakeholder Commitment
- Market Capability
- Numerical assignment
- ABC model
- 5 Whys
How is prioritisation be achieved in a Linear Lifecycle?
- Early analysis of options
- Selection of preferred solution
- Scope definition and confirmation
- Change Control
How is prioritisation achieved in an Iterative lifecycle?
- Opportunity to explore options for longer
- Deliver Must have requirements early, defines Minimum viable product
- Gain feedback from users, defines Minimum Marketable product
How can Market Capability affect Prioritisation?
Availability of materials and/or services
How can a stakeholder influence option prioritisation?
- Stating a preference
- Being able to commit more resources to a particular option
