This is part 4 of our discussion on margins and reserves. In Part 1 of this blog we introduced resource margins and reserves during development and operations. In Part 2 of this […]
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Resource Margins and Reserves – Part 1, Introduction
Due to the complexity of this topic, I have divided this blog into multiple parts: – Part 1 introduces resource margins and reserves during development and operations. – Part 2 […]
Developing Agile Systems
In previous blogs we talk about Why do my requirements keep changing and Controlling and Managing Change during product or system development. Change can also be addressed from the perspective […]
What Makes a Great Business Partner?
A colleague and I were talking about past projects. When I mentioned one of my favorites, he was surprised–he thought people found the business partner on that project to be […]
How to Avoid Accumulating Technical Debt
In a popular online discussion group the following question was asked: “Why does technical debt accumulate? “Why do technical and functional project team members let that happen? What is technical […]
Should the “testors” be involved in requirements development?
On more than one occasion, I have been asked about early involvement of the test team. To paraphrase a most recent question, I was asked:: “I have studied different articles […]
Requirement Metrics on the Stability and Risks of Requirements
On our Ask the Experts page, the following question was asked: “One subject that has been on the back of my mind is to find out how to provide a […]
Controlling and Managing Change
Controlling and managing change is one of the most important tasks for both the Project Manager and Systems Engineer. Failing to do so often results in massive cost overruns, schedule […]
Are the Requirements Attainable?
Attainability is a requirements development issue that is commonplace on many projects. Defining requirements without adequately assessing attainability places projects at risk of significant cost overruns, schedule delays, and performance […]
Importance of Doing the Upfront Work Before Design
We were recently asked by one of our clients about some methods that can be used to help drive home the importance of developing proper requirements at the right time…namely […]