Project Requirements
Identify Standards
Research and select relevant standards for the project. eg: ISO 21500, 29148-2018
Prepare Elicitation Plan
Define the information needed and methods to gather it.
Plan interviews, task sessions, and data analysis.
Identify and Analyze Stakeholders
List all stakeholders involved
Understand their needs and how the project impacts them.
Collect requirements
Gather requirements from stakeholders using planned methods.
Ensure all necessary information is collected.
Analyze requirement attributes
Examine requirements for completeness and feasibility.
Assess how they fit into the project scope.
Prioritize requirements
Rank requirements based on importance and urgency.
Create use cases
Develop detailed use cases to illustrate requirements in action.
Document and Validate the requirements
Write down all requirements clearly.
Validate with stakeholders to confirm accuracy.
Manage changes to requirements
Set up a process for handling changes to requirements.
Communicate and document any updates promptly.
Project Planning
Develop the Project Plan
Outline the project's scope, goals, and deliverables.
Establish the project's timeline and milestones.
Identify required resources and budget.
Define Roles and Responsibilities
Assign roles to team members.
Clearly define each member's responsibilities.
Ensure everyone understands their tasks and expectations.
Develop the Schedule
Create a detailed project timeline.
Set deadlines for each task and milestone.
Ensure the schedule is realistic and achievable.
Resource Planning
Allocate Resources
Identify all necessary resources (personnel, equipment, materials).
Assign resources to specific tasks and phases of the project.
Ensure resource availability aligns with the project schedule.
Develop the Budget
Estimate costs for each resource.
Create a detailed budget covering all project expenses.
Monitor and adjust the budget as needed to stay on track.
Risk Management
Identify Risks
List potential risks that could impact the project.
Assess the likelihood and impact of each risk.
Develop Risk Mitigation Plans
Create strategies to reduce or eliminate identified risks.
Assign responsibility for implementing mitigation plans.
Monitor risks throughout the project and adjust plans as needed.
Execution
Implement the Project Plan
Execute tasks according to the project plan.
Ensure team members understand their roles and responsibilities.
Monitor Progress
Track the completion of tasks and milestones.
Address any issues or delays promptly to keep the project on track.
Monitoring & Control
Track Progress
Regularly review project status against the plan.
Update stakeholders on progress and any changes.
Manage Changes
Implement a process for handling changes to the project scope or requirements.
Ensure all changes are documented and communicated.
Quality Assurance
Verify that project deliverables meet the required standards.
Conduct testing and reviews to ensure quality.
Closure
Complete Deliverables
Ensure all project tasks are finished and deliverables are completed.
Obtain Sign-Off
Get formal approval from stakeholders confirming the project is complete.
Conduct a Post-Project Review
Evaluate the project’s success and identify areas for improvement.
Gather feedback from the team and stakeholders.
Document Lessons Learned
Record insights and lessons learned during the project.
Use this information to improve future projects.