LSTPARK

	Business Case Analysis
	Requirements Analysis
	Technical Blueprint
	Design Software
	Design Database Structures
	Operational Infrastructure
	Testing
	Transition to Production

METHODOLOGY

This session describes methodology using by LST for the delivery of reliable and scalable software. Using the template project plan described here, you can define a realistic project plan for the delivery of software. Clearly, business drivers vary between projects, so the precise makeup of the project plan will be unique to a specific project; however, you should treat this project plan as a good starting point. All estimates in this plan are provided in person-days.

	The tasks that we are going to describe in our project plan are
	Business Case Analysis
	Requirements Analysis
	Technical Blueprint
	Design and Build Software
	Design and Build Database Structures
	Design and Build Operational Infrastructure
	Testing
	Transition to Production

Business Case Analysis

Description

This task determines the business case for investing in the development of the software. It identifies the projected returns from this project over a 3-5 year period.

	Steps
	Identify and prioritize all the business needs for this software.
	Calculate the projected returns
	Calculate the capital expenditure and operational expenditure for developing and running this software. Consider other options
	Document and present the business case.

Estimating

Effort varies depending on the complexity of the solution, and the clarity of the vision within the organization. In most cases, the effort is limited to approximately 30-person days' duration.

Risks

Minimal. Do not be surprised if the conclusions are that the software is inappropriate; it is far more important to make sure that you are building software for the right reasons.

Prerequisites

A documented business case that have identified a problem and suggested some solutions.

	Deliverables
	Feasibility analysis report.
	A presentation to senior executives.