The principal goal of this report is to plan and suggest a successful planning methodology to the organisation to improve information system and to constructively change the current methodology.
computer science
Description
Executive Summary
The principal goal of this report is
to plan and suggest a successful planning methodology to the organisation to
improve information system and to constructively change the current
methodology. In this outline, some of
the more popular methodologies were examined in brief with their advantages and
disadvantages by adopting them. Evaluation of methodologies is carried out with
the help of matrix evaluation.
Scope of the project
The Jhon Wiley information technology
infrastructure, is a company operating since 25 years and undertakes IT related
projects worth up to $250 million. Right now 60 executive staff were working on
the projects from beginning to accomplishment stage and remit the project.
Forthwith, the PMIS system in use. This current information system was scanty
to manage the projects effectively and effectively. Thus, the company have
decided to shred this methodology and replace with the new information system
for the future.
The main aim and objective of this
project is to develop an information system which can be replaced with the
current one and must be capable to perform both current and future projects.
Alternative planning methodologies and
techniques
There are various methodologies to
select from, individual with own set of rules, principles, processes, and
practices. Selection of methodology depends on the type of project you undergo
and to maximize the use of resource and time. As there are many methodologies,
there is no right methodology to choose for all every projects. Fundamentally,
the ultimate methodology is what make sense for project, team, and client.
Now, let’s look into some best
methodologies and comparison between them.
1. Agile
Agile is one of the more recognizable
methodology among the all. Agile is fast catching up. Agile was planned by
keeping IT industry in mind, and like its name proposed, it concentrates on a
speedy inversion and capable to adjust to changing frameworks throughout the
project’s period.
The other upper hand of Agile is the way
it focuses on people and participation within the team. Many teams discover Agile
helps them to both upgrade productivity while allowing them to improve
creativity and generate distinctive solutions.
It consists of four core values and 12
core principles. They are,
