| The activities for release evaluation do not need to be performed linearly. Figure 16.4 indicates which activities can be performed concurrently. The list below briefly describes the activities associated with Step 16, Release Evaluation. -
Prepare for the post-implementation review. All aspects of the completed project are subject to review. That includes strategies, plans, documents, designs, deliverables, procedures, and infrastructure. The goal of the review is to get an accounting of what worked well on the project and what did not, and to produce a list of action items to implement changes to the development process. -
Organize the post-implementation review meeting. Prepare a list of discussion topics and an agenda, and distribute them to all attendees. The agenda should list the date, time, place, attendees, and topics to be discussed. Appoint a facilitator and scribe, and find a venue for the session. -
Conduct the post-implementation review meeting. The business sponsor should open and close the review session. The project manager should explain the agenda, the rules of the meeting, and the roles of the facilitator and the scribe. The scribe should document all discussion points, which must be reviewed at the end of the session. Assign any action items that come up during the session. -
Follow up on the post-implementation review. Action items are usually assigned to the attendees, but they can occasionally be delegated to staff other than the attendees. In either case, someone must follow up on the action items to ensure that they are performed. Action items can include updating the standards or the methodology, revising estimating guidelines, seeking resolution to a business problem, or repairing an urgent problem that cannot wait for the next release. Prioritize functions or data dropped from the scope due to constraints on the BI project so you can bundle them with future releases. Figure 16.4. Release Evaluation Activities  |
