IT projects can become a big disaster if not managed correctly. The ‘stop planning and start coding’ approach confuses the developers and consequently it becomes unclear to them that what the stakeholders actually want as the results. There can be many outcomes of this approach, such as:
- The development team abandons the project.
- Project gets cancelled at an unknown time.
- Project exceeds the expected budget.
- The deadline gets elapsed.
- Project contains fewer or wrong features
- Ultimately, the project fails.
Whether you have chosen the desktop or the web app for your company, the developers need to have a clear idea about what they are going to build. It is imperative that you clear state to them what you want to achieve from the project.
To avoid the above mentioned disasters, follow the simple rules stated below.
Involve All Stakeholders in the Planning:
‘Stakeholders’ doesn’t only mean the owners of the company. It includes the owners, IT head, management and the end-users. You need to involve all of the when planning the project. Ask about their needs and how they want to accomplish those requirements. Conduct brainstorming sessions and other techniques, in order to make the planning successful.
Clearly State All the Requirements:
Don’t just start coding in the beginning. Arrange meetings with the stakeholders to make a detailed list of the requirements. Define the problems and then their solutions. It is recommended that you define the counter solutions for possible risks during the project as well.
Make Execution Effective:
The execution should be monitored throughout its span time. Keep in mind the budget estimates and deadlines while building the project. Work on the defined plan to get quality products.
Evaluate the Project:
If you think that everything is done when you have completed the project, then YOU ARE WRONG! Quality assurance is a major part of any IT project. You need to evaluate the project with the help of feasibility reports. Compare the actual and completed requirements of the project.
By following the above mentioned guidelines, you can avoid any IT project disaster. We at Mobitsolutions make sure that the whole process of the projects is managed effectively. Avail our reliable and cheap IT solutions and have a unique and qualitative IT product for your company.