Given the different products you have as well as the skills in house, describe the technologies you have. Understanding current technologies provides me with a frame of reference for what you are comfortable with and how the organization sees the world. What technology do you use? What are the skill sets of the employees you have? Why was… Continue reading Understanding Project Context: What are the current technologies used?
Month: January 2015
Understanding Project Context: What business are you in?
Even when I have a lot of experience working within a domain, it is crucial to get the business perspective from you, the client. Beyond your marketing materials and your website to what you really do. Understanding the direction and focus of your business will help frame the solutions we explore. What business are you in?… Continue reading Understanding Project Context: What business are you in?
Understanding Project Context: Who are the players?
At the earliest stage of a project, it is helpful to think about all the players. Most projects are not done in isolation. (Or shouldn’t be.) Consider who will be impacted by your project throughout the larger company. Pull up an org chart and identify the following: Who are the immediate people on the project… Continue reading Understanding Project Context: Who are the players?
Understanding Project Context: What is the problem?
When I am brought in on a project, I initially meet with the product owner and product managers. This is the beginning of our project and you have a problem you are looking to solve. I need to learn more about this problem so where do we begin? With Problem Definition. Let’s begin by defining… Continue reading Understanding Project Context: What is the problem?
Frictionless Update: 2014 Lessons Learned
2014 was a busy year of change and lessons learned. I consulted with companies new and established, joined a start-up full time, and even contracted on projects. These experiences taught me more about the value I provide to clients, and the work I find most satisfying. As I met with potential clients and discussed their… Continue reading Frictionless Update: 2014 Lessons Learned