We previously explained that a realistic budget based on a realistic understanding of the product is the best recipe for a realistic estimate. However, budget is not the only consideration. You also have to consider the time that it will take to complete a project and how your request for proposal can influence time. Some [...]
Estimating is one of the most difficult parts of our job. There's natural tendency to treat estimates like promises. And in the software business, there are many reasons why a project might end up more expensive than estimated. Here are a few things for customers to keep in mind when approaching a major software project. [...]
Sometimes, a little bit of risk and some trust can be the start of a great business relationship. In this post, I’d like to show you how that concept helped both LSG Solutions and GET Imaging find a solution to an IT problem. Taking smart risks Not every deal is a safe bet, and we [...]
Technology often changes too fast for IT upgrade plans. If you aren’t willing to be flexible, upgrading can be a real pain. Lately we have been working on upgrading a client to an Oracle 12C database from a 10G database that was built around 2005 or 2006. We drafted our initial plan to upgrade this [...]
In our previous blog, we discussed the cast of characters typically seen on an IT project. Knowing who they are and what they value helps project managers understand their varied perspectives. However, understanding is just one part of the equation. The goal is a completed project that all team members identify as being successful. But, [...]