Optimizing System Development: Analysis and Usability Insights from Sense Corp
This document outlines the core principles of system development and usability analyses employed by Sense Corp. Highlighting the importance of design as a functional approach, it delves into the initial analysis and planning stages of project execution. With a focus on user-centric design and prototyping, it discusses methods for building consensus and managing scope. The guide emphasizes collaboration, empathy, and flexibility while addressing common challenges faced in project development, ensuring that business needs are met effectively.
Optimizing System Development: Analysis and Usability Insights from Sense Corp
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Analysis & Usability Paula Ohlendorf Bookidis March 2012
Introductions • You • Me • My friends • Sense Corp
MIS 374 System Development Life Cycle Teams are completing initial analysis & planningfor constructionbuild iterations
Launch Point for Build Phase Project Charter Analysis & RequirementsSummaries LaunchPoint
Sense Corp has 4 Inception Phases:> Assessing> Conception> Initiation> Planning
“Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works." Steve Jobs
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Good Design Starts With the End in Mind • The goal of design is to define HOW to meet the business needs and build consensus for your solution • Regardless of WHAT you are designing, It’s critical to see what you’re creating through the eyes of the users so that you can deliver the WHY of your solution
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You understand your user.You have an idea or concept.Now what?
Prototyping is Critical • Screen mockups • Report mockups • Process flows
Prototyping is critical for learning and consensus building. What kind of prototyping have you done?
Build Consensus • Document. Document. Document. • Use prototypes • Facilitate with end in mind • Show how business requirements are met • Manage scope creep
Rinse, Lather, Repeat • Deliver often and iterate
Consulting—The Sense Corp Compass Brilliant • Focus on the business problem, not the technology • Make the project sponsor a hero Creative • Be curious and empathetic • Try new things • Don’t get overly caught up in formality. Getting people what they need often requires flexibility beyond methodology. Human • Treat people with respect, especially during tough times • Be a team player, someone with whom people want to work Fun
Q & A • Ask anything!