Course Description
Learn How To:
Apply a requirements management process to a project life cycle
Use proper evaluation techniques to verify and gain agreement upon requirements and that meet specific business and technical objectives
Identify formal and informal techniques to manage stakeholder relationships within the requirements management process
Implement a change management process to control scope creep
Requirements are the foundation of any project, yet the number of project failures attributed to inadequate requirements development and management is staggering. As projects progress, “scope creep” often occurs due to the inability to manage constant change. Customers’ needs and the project sponsor’s needs frequently seem to be at odds. How does the project manager cope with all the turmoil?
Requirements Management takes the project manager beyond the basics of all aspects of the requirements management process, from concept through closeout. Participants will learn up-to-date practices for requirements management and a recommended requirements management process, including proper selection of tools and techniques for specific types of projects. You’ll explore evaluation techniques to verify requirements early in the project life cycle so as to prevent costly rework downstream. Even with a solid process for managing requirements, fallout may still result from the battle between important project stakeholders. Participants will practice methods of effective relationship management and negotiation to ensure agreement on functional requirements.
An action-packed, integrated case study will provide experienced project managers, who already have experience with the basics of requirements management, the opportunity to practice new skills in a supportive learning environment. Participants responsible for all types of projects, from construction to new product development to information technology, will take home tools and techniques to put to immediate use.
Reminder: Participants should have a basic understanding of project management processes and how to identify, analyze and write requirements prior to taking this course.
Agenda
Requirements Factors Influencing Project Problems
The Project Requirements Process
The project management and requirements management life cycles
Steps in the requirements management process
Fixed and evolving requirements
Organizational standards
Stakeholder Assessment
Identification and categorization
Communication plan
Risk factors
Requirements Identification
Conducting a stakeholder analysis
Identifying risks and mitigation
Critical Success Factors
Traceability matrix
Global requirements mapping
Test plan
Requirements management standards
Requirements Derivation
Functional and non-function requirements
Global requirements
Identifying multiple views
Tools and techniques
Documentation standards
Evaluation and Approval
Selection of tools and techniques
Requirement/prototype review
Risk assessment
Baseline documentation
Change Management
Evaluate policy for project needs
Establish business criteria for change control
Select tools and techniques
Success criteria
Validation of Project Outcomes
Acceptance criteria
Project test results
Closeout Procedures
Comments
Field of StudyManagement Advisory ServicesCourse CPE27Course PDUs22.5Course CEUs2.2