PRACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS

This section talks about some of the practical considerations involved in running an AAD. It does so under two headings:

• Who should come.

• What you will need.

Who should come

The leader Should be from outside the project, if not the organization.

Up to four analysts/designers These would be from the IS/IT department or software engineering organization as appropriate.

Up to four clients Generally one would expect to see more of these than analysts/ designers. For the development of an IS/IT system, they would ideally represent different levels of potential user from operational personnel up to management. For the development of a commercial product a mixture of marketing, sales and potential target customers would probably make sense.

The project leader If he is not already included among the group of analysts/ designers or clients.

The technical scribe A person with a good knowledge of analysis and design. Also, should be able to use a word processor!

What you will need

The room

• Ideally offsite

• Windows “ really important

• Walls to tape or pin to

• 24- hour availability

• No telephones

• Big tables to work at

• Comfortable chairs

• Refreshments. Away from the room is probably better, light lunches and no wine

Equipment

• White or blackboards . A whiteboard that photocopies would be perfect

• 2 “3 flipcharts and plenty of pens

• Overhead projector and screen

• Photocopier

• PC

• Laser printer

• Word processor

• Spreadsheet

• Project planning tool

• Software for producing slides/overheads

• Fax machine (possibly)

Miscellaneous

• Stapler

• Highlighters

• Paperclips

• Scissors

• Hole punch

• Pads and pens/pencils

• Sellotape