3.2 Solutions Development

Question 1

Definition of solutions development

Answer 1

• Identifying, evaluation, and prioritising requirements
• Defining and evaluating solution options
• Identifying the most effective solution

Question 2

Process of solutions development

Answer 2

1. Evaluate and prioritise requirements
2. Define options
3. Determine solution

Question 3

Steps in the evaluate and prioritise stage of solutions development

Answer 3

• Prioritisation
• Acceptance criteria
• Lifecycle impact
• Value
• Stakeholder input

Question 4

Considerations in the define options stage of solutions development

Answer 4

• Technical
• Social
• Procurement
• Management
• Transition

Question 5

Impact of lifecycle on solutions development

Answer 5

• Linear - completed at outset as full scope is known
• Iterative - timeboxes to investigate options, minimum viable product, minimum marketable product