Getting Predictable - Overcoming Obstacles to Successful Software Delivery and Requirements

Change Control: Do You Own It or Does It Own You?

Bob.Zimmerman — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:40:49 +0000

Change controls don't mean that the project has to go off the rails. Check out some of these best practices to manage and implement change.

Eliminating the “Black Box Effect”

Bob.Zimmerman — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 13:38:31 +0000

Learn techniques on how to create more visibility in your projects in order to track progress and create alignment between the business and IT.

Alignment Through Visibility

Bob.Zimmerman — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 17:57:54 +0000

Learn the difference between visibility and transparency in order to ensure alignment and project success.

Alignment: Antidote to Rework

Bob.Zimmerman — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 15:13:43 +0000

Learn how reaching alignment between the IT and Business before a project begins can reduce rework every time.

What Drives The Getting Predictable℠ Best Practices?

Bob.Zimmerman — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:50:44 +0000

It’s all in the phrase: From the Start. How the Getting Predictable℠ Best Practices got started.

Facilitating A Panel Is Not So Different Than Facilitating A Requirements Session

Bob.Zimmerman — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 01:55:10 +0000

Facilitating a panel is not so different than facilitating a requirements session.

Measure Twice, Cut Once

Joneasha.Snow — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 23:19:27 +0000

Over 50% of project defects are introduced during the requirements gathering phase. Get QA involved to double check that gray area requirements do not get overlooked.

Discovery: Going Where No Person Has Gone Before

Bob.Zimmerman — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 13:45:15 +0000

Discovery vs. Definition. Learn how creating clear goals that everyone is in agreement on can help your projects succeed without excessive rework.

The Role Call: A New Practice to Set Your Team Up for Success

Bob.Zimmerman — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 21:18:47 +0000

By ensuring that these four specific roles are incorporated into your team, you can increase your chances of project success.

Are You Holding Back Your Team’s Success?

Bob.Zimmerman — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 14:59:34 +0000

How spending time ahead of time preparing for projects can benefit the team in the long run.