Creators write down their idea.
Executive team decides what ideas should be looked into.
Phase 1 lead creates a Business Requirements Document.
IT lead creates a Feature/Functionality Report.
Phase 1 lead estimates the cost.
Phase 1 review is created and delivered.
Phase 1 technical lead:
IT
Receives Business Requirements Document
Reviews feature list and estimates development schedule
Creates Feature/Functionality List
Attends phase review
Phase 1 lead:
Business Requirements Document
User interviews, surveys, and roundtable meetings
Decision maker interviews, surveys, and roundtables
(if user is different from decision maker)
Industry review ”what do press and analysts say is important?
Competitive review ”what are other companies in your market doing?
Internal review ”what features does IT propose?
Help Desk review ”what features does Help Desk want?
Project Concept Plan
Estimated cost
Estimated time
Project Requirements Document
Market analysis
Target users
Project vision
Project objectives
Project fit with company and existing project lines
Market positioning
Competitive review
Recommended feature set
Information Presented to Executive Staff (Phase 1 review)