Manage Expectations with a “Terms of Reference” Document
As consulting business analysts and architects, we at Systems Flow are constantly in the trenches with our clients, helping envision & manage the change to their technology and business processes they need to be competitive and succeed.
Although we have formal processes & deliverables we rely on to deliver on our commitments to clients, it’s not always obvious to a project manager, business change sponsor or technical executive what those deliverables are, and how we use them. That’s where a clear, concise Terms of Reference (ToR) document comes in handy.
Searching for Artifacts
“Ar·ti·fact: An object produced or shaped by human craft, especially a tool,
weapon, or ornament of archaeological or historical interest.”
The American Heritage Dictionary
Interesting. In the software engineering field an artifact is: Read more
Getting Started with Artifacts
It can often be a challenge to demonstrate value the first time you introduce the concept of capturing and using artifacts – particularly where people aren’t in the habit of producing or using them. You may find yourself wondering where to start. You can demonstrate early value by using artifacts to identify scope, encourage feedback, and guide discovery: Read more
Artifact Misconceptions
I want to highlight some common misconceptions we hear related to the use of formal artifacts… Read more