Scope Definition Phase

Purpose of phase:

1. Is the problem worth looking at?
2. If problem worth looking at, the following needs to be established …

• Size & boundaries of project
• Project vision
• Constraints or limitations
• Required project participants
• Budget & Schedule

Tasks:

1.1 Identify baseline problems & opportunities

1.2 Negotiate baseline scope

1.3 Assess baseline project worthiness

1.4 Develop baseline schedule & budget

1.5 Communicate the Project Plan

Feasibility Checkpoint: Go or NO-GO?

Participants:

• System Owners
• Project Managers
• System Analysts

Deliverables:

• Problem Statement (PIECES Framework)
• Scope Statement
• Statement of Work

 

Reference: SAD pg 79, 167

PIECES Framework

The following 6 categories are useful for classifying problems, opportunities & directives (NOTE: Some problems may fall into multiple categories):

Performance

Information (& data)

Economics

Control (or security)

Efficiency (of people & processes)

Service (to customers, suppliers, partners, employees)

Reference: SAD pg 77