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Software Project Management

Notes There are a number of frameworks available for defining projects and for managing their
implementation. At Data Perceptions we use our own project methodology that we have
developed through years of experience in the development and deployment of IT projects.
The following diagram illustrates our Entrepreneurial Culture – Iterative System Development
IT project framework. The EC-ISD project framework is a practical approach that provides a
scalable structure, which encourages discipline and good practices. It offers an overview of the
steps involved in each IT project, although the level of detail required for each step will depend
on the complexity and criticality of the individual project.
For smaller, less critical projects, for example, all steps in the first two columns may be completed
in a two hour meeting followed by an email summary. For larger projects, multiple meetings
and revisions may be required to fully define the project requirements and scope.

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Caution In either case, the methodology provides an inclusive structure to follow, which
ensures that no element essential to the success of your IT project is overlooked.

Figure 12.2: Frameworks

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