Synopsis
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. This course helps project managers to cope with this 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. They will explore evaluation techniques to verify requirements early in the project lifecycle 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, analyse and write requirements prior to taking this course.
Learn
- Introduce a requirements management process
- Implement key methods in requirements management that will increase successful completion of projects
This course uses digital materials.
Topics
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Analysis Review and Approval
Requirements baseline
Ensuring complete requirements documentation
Requirements documentation methods
Requirements analysis by type
Methods for reviewing requirements
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Change Management
Managing requirements changes
Requirements change management process
Impact analysis
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Requirements Closeout Procedures
Closing out requirements documentation and the project
Closeout summary report
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Requirements Derivation
Methods for deriving requirements
Conducting a difficult interview
Business process analysis
Use case scenario planning
Structure analysis
Requirements traceability
Kano analysis
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Requirements Factors Influencing Project Problems
Defining requirements
Tools and techniques for generating ideas
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Requirements Identification
Importance of requirements
Identify types of requirements: Functional, non-functional and global
Design and project constraints
Risk Analysis
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Requirements Stakeholders
Conducting a stakeholder analysis
Identifying risks and mitigation
Stakeholder action plan
Relationship management process
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Stakeholder Assessment
Identification and categorisation
Relationship management
Communication plan
Risk factors
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Test Project Deliverables
Test planning and execution
Types of testing for requirements verification
Acceptance criteria
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The Requirements Management Process
The project, system development and requirements management life cycles
Steps in the requirements management process
Fixed and evolving requirements
Requirements identification and analysis
Managing changes to requirements
