17 Solutions Development

Question 1

What is meant by solutions development?

Answer 1

Solutions development is understanding what the optimal solution is to satisfy the agreed requirements of a project.

Question 2

What steps are required in solutions development?

Answer 2

1. Evaluate options: conduct an options appraisal and determine how each of the current options work/align with requirements from stakeholders.
2. Prioritise options: Use MoSCoW to prioritise. Or investment appraisal. Or stakeholder buy in.

Question 3

How does solutions development change in different lifecycles?

Answer 3

Linear : it’s done as early as possible so that scope can be agreed. Any changes done through change control.

Iterative : Options explored for longer in timeboxes and continual MoSCoW. MVP and MPP are developed as such.