Informatics Publishing Limited

S. P. Rahmesh ¹, B. Madhavan ²

Affiliations
1 Sathyabama University, IN
2 AMET University, Chennai, ID

Abstract

This article covers the entire spectrum of requirement gathering process and how it should function to handle creep, scrap or churn of the scope of the project requirements. Requirements engineering is a discipline that builds the foundation for any project to get implemented successfully. Organizations with very good processes, people and tools along with good experience, too fail when scope creep, scrap or churn takes place in the project. What’s the impact on cost, schedule, resources and to business? How to efficiently handle such scenarios? Volatility of requirements is a factor should be measured and controlled using benchmark values.

Keywords

Requirements Engineering, Churn, Creep, Scrap, Tools, Software Requirements Specifications (SRS).

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S. P. Rahmesh ¹, B. Madhavan ²

Affiliations
1 HCL Technologies Ltd., IN
2 AMET University, Chennai, IN

Abstract

Knowledge is one of the most important and critical assets for any organization. An effective Knowledge Management system is vital for survival and a foundation for the growth and innovation initiatives. In today's competitive red ocean market, the only tool which drives organizations is KM system. In spheres like Defence, Scientific and Medical Research--preserving and retaining knowledge is the key function to carryout their regular business. In Information Technology field, executing software development or supporting projects etc, require complete knowledge repositories, lessons learnt documents, best practices, archives of historical information and such other knowledge management tools-without which the projects cannot be accomplished. KM tools make life easy for engineers and practitioners to handle any issues and emerging risks.

Keywords

KM Tools, Best Practices, Knowledge Repository, Audits, Metrics.

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S. P. Rahmesh ¹, Syed Mujahid ²

Affiliations
1 Associate Director, Thryve Digital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IN
2 Delivery Test Lead, Thryve Digital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IN

Abstract

This article critically gazes into every aspect of Metrics and how to manage projects using Metrics precisely. Metrics of any kind is interesting to watch but when that is being tied to organizational goals, results would be fruitful to reap more than expected outcome. Metrics shows the journey path and whether organizational needs can be met to not. This would help to take decisions at right time the right decisions, to bring the schedule back on track instead of allowing unknowingly in the wrong path. Any Metrics that’s defined should be married to the goals and vision of the organization and the department where the analysis and changes are implemented. What makes interesting is the analysis of data reveals insights, genuine facts and unveils the black box. The key reason why any organization grows and produces great results YoY [year on year] is because the Metrics is the basis for decisions. Measure of metrics may end up producing decisions directing in the wrong pathway if metrics are irrelevant to the business. Historical data, previous project data, organization-level data and industry data are the best sources to predict the future. Industry experts and consulting bodies rely more on large volume of data of different verticals to recommend suggestions to get away from the rut, but also defines the track for prospect (Wohlin et al., 2000).

Keywords

Productivity, Metrics, SMART Goals, Benchmarks, Data Accuracy, Decision Making.

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