Methodology is a toolkit not a process – Choose wisely Methodologies contains many tools and techniques, such as, process, data , use case and class modelling, sequence diagramming and state transition diagramming, prototyping and report templates. Not all these tools have to be used for every project. So choose wisely and create your own fast path routes for completing different types of projects by preparing your own Business Analysis Project Planning Map. Build on your experiences and fine tune your product each time you undertake a new assignment. http://www.tdan.com/view-articles/6089

1. SDLC Project Planning Deliverable Checklist 14/11/2007
Project Name: Date:
Report Content Analysis Techniques Design Techniques Project Fast Path Actors
Prototyping (Screens & Reports)
System Enhancement (Medium)
Decision Tree or Decision Table
Component or Unit Test Cases
Process - Data Affinity Analysis
Data Warehouse Development
System Development (Large)
Mini - Specification Template
System Modifiation (Small)
Detailed Evaluation Report
Business Object Modelling
Package Implementation
Project Brief & Approach
Project Selection (JEP)
Module Structure Charts
Functional Specification
Service Request (RFS)
Technical Specification
Business Specification
Collaboration Diagram
Business Participant
Analyst Programmer
Use Case Realisation
Business Analysis & Design
Transaction Analysis
Investment Analysis
Market Scan Report
System Test Cases
Solution Architect
Sequence Diagram
Use Case Analysis
Scoring Technique
Business Analyst
Process Modelling
Component Model
Project Planning Deliverable
Functional Design
Entity Life History
Impact Analysis
Checklist
Business Case
Data Modelling
Class Diagram
State Diagram
Project Brief
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Project Objectives P R
Context Diagram R P
Business Objectives R P
Process or Activity List R P
Data List R P
Interface Summary R P
Solution Approach S R S P
Cost Benefit Analysis S R
Business Analysis
BO Information Needs R P
Process Requirements R P
Data Requirements R P
Interface Specification R P
Solution Automation Boundaries R P
Solution Options R S S P
Package Evaluation
Evaluation Criteria R S S
Vendor Response
Product Evaluation S R R
Product Short List R
Final Selection R
Functional Design
Design Principles R S
System Function List R S P
Function Specification R P
System Interface Map R S
Screen Prototype R S P
System Test Plan & Script R P
Technical Design (design hand over)
Technology Architecture S R
Program - Component Specification R
Database Design R
Screen Design S R P
Report Design S R P
Component Test Plan & Script R
Integration Test Plan & Script S R S
User Acceptance Test Plan & Script S R
Actors Legend:
Business Analyst S R R R S R R S R R R R R S R R R R R S S Primary Tool R Responsible
Solution Architect S S S S R R Support Tool - Select S Support
Systems Developer S S P S R S S R R R R R R R OO Object Oriented P Participate
Business Participant R P P R P P R P P P P P P P P P P R JEP Just Enough Process
Project Selection ITT Invitation to Tender
Note: The objective of this planning tool is to provide a framework for selecting the appropriate deliverables to complete a project using just enough process.
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