DSDM

The most comprehensive and flexible Project Management technique that Best Outcomes subscribe to is the Dynamic Systems Development Method (DSDM Atern) - http://www.dsdm.org

DSDM Atern is proven agile project delivery framework. The framework recognises that requirements will change as the project progresses, which makes it particularly well suited to software development projects. DSDM Atern is based on 8 key principles:

Focus on the business need
Deliver on time
Collaborate
Never compromise quality
Develop iteratively
Build incrementally from firm foundations
Communicate continuously and clearly
Demonstrate control

Within the DSDM framework there are 5 techniques that we use to aid the development process:

Focus on the business need
Iterative development
Timeboxing
MoSCoW prioritisation
Facilitated workshops
Modelling

Not all projects are suited to DSDM, but it is particularly well suited to projects when there are/is:

Empowered and skilled teams
Commitment and involved end users
Accommodation of frequent delivery
Development teams of 6 people or fewer
The ability to create prototypes
Highly demonstrable user interfaces
Fixed timescales, flexible requirements
Computationally non-complex requirements

The key benefit in using DSDM Atern is that the right business solution is delivered because:

The project team and other significant stakeholders remain focused on the business outcome
Delivery is on time, providing an early return on investment and reduced risk
All people in the project work collaboratively to deliver the optimum solution
Work is prioritised according to the business need and the ability of users to accommodate changes

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