The following is base on the following application: https://www.pmi.org/disciplined-agile/da-browser
Objectives #
Vision #
Disciplined Agile allows organizations to accelerate their improvement efforts by applying the features of the tool kit. To utilize this toolkit, the DA Browser will enable users and students to view and choose process goals and options during any project phase.
The DA Browser enables users to easily search for and browse hundreds of agile, lean, and serial techniques. The DA browser does not allow users to insert text in this application.
The Project Management Institute (PMI) envisions the DA Browser as an effective tool for users to learn how to use Disciplined Agile and create their Way of Working.
**The DA Browser links to additional PMI learning resources for each process goal.
Product goals for 2023:
- Utilization of product with a minimum of 100,000 users per month.
- Authorized Training Partners (ATP) utilize the product and become the #1 referrer.
- Provide easily accessible 1-click resources so users can access more information.
- Provide a 1-click tech support section with no more than a 60-second wait time.
- Become one of the top 5 webpages on the Google search engine for a Disciplined Agile Way of Working.
Manual metrics, identified as ideal, capture short and long-term success. Captured through human intervention—precisely upon exit intent—a survey asks the user how they liked their experience using the product.
This method reasonably fits qualitative measures and provides a historical view for each iteration, which is ideal for this no-cost product.
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Initiatives #
The following is a list of strategic product initiatives for the beta release:
- Promotional discount to all ATPs and resellers for PMI plus a rebate on ATP annual fees (USD 3000 discount) if they add this new product webpage to their site links.
- Promotional advertising for beta release.
- ATPs receive 15-day beta access before every official release.
- QA team to compile a list of links and titles for each process goal.
- Single IT support team lead assigned to the project. The lead will allocate 5 team members to assist users’ support requests.
Personas #
A comprehensive demographic range utilizes this product. Please see Appendix 1A for examples of 2 personas.
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Releases #
Release #
Beta 0.1
Date #
January 1, 2024
Initiative #
Project #493: Provide user tool—DA Browser beta release 2024.
Features #
- List each phase, process goals and decision options.
- List all relevant resources for each process goal in a drop-down box.
- Provide an “Export” option for JPG and PNG.
- Include a pop-out section in the top right-hand corner of the page for the: How to Use, Change Log and Support documentation.
- Provide a search feature which accepts up to 3 keywords.
Milestones #
- Communication via an internal memo to appropriate project teams and state project goals and release dates.
- Online marketing campaigns.
- ATP representative outreach, 120 days before product launch.
Dependencies #
Definition of Ready:
Dependencies, the team, needs to start this portion of work.
- Product developers, quality assurance, and marketing team class C must submit an estimate of their time.
- Upgrade server limits to handle the increased traffic for beta release.
- ATP contracts updated to include policies for DA Browser.
- Project kick-off meetings with all teams before the start of the project.
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Features #
Features #
As a user of the DA Browser, I want to use the product to help my team prepare for upcoming projects, so I have flexibility using a digital version of the process goals and options.
Description #
Beta release of the DA Browser.
Purpose #
The DA Browser allows users (both students and standard users) to navigate through the process goals and decision points as they form their Way of Working.
User Problem #
Students and standard users currently use the paper copy, Choose Your WoW to form their way of working. This time-consuming method causes technical waste in the workplace as they study for their certification.
User Value #
The user can utilize these goals in a digital format, keyword search and copy the text to document their Way of Working efficiently.
If a student is studying for their certification exam, they utilize this product to assist them in reviewing their goals and options while learning.
Assumptions #
The project and related teams make the following assumptions:
- The user has enough technical background to navigate the internet at a high school level.
- The communications team released a company memo regarding the project based on the kick-off meeting on January 15, 2023.
- Development teams can allocate the entire months of August through November for the beta release phase.
- Project team members will have the resources to complete their tasks on time, from specialized equipment and software to electricity during working hours.
- Personnel costs will not change during the project cycle.
- Other material and resource costs will remain consistent throughout the project.
- The overall cost of day-to-day operations will not increase.
Not Doing #
The following is out of scope for this beta release:
- Editing media—photo and video resources (links).
- PowerPoint updates to include DA Browser references in existing courses.
- Website software upgrades.
- Social media integration.
- SEO optimization.
Acceptance Criteria #
- Users can navigate the product webpage from the PMI homepage on the “What’s New” banner.
- Complete list of process goals and options based on the Choose Your WoW book.
- Users can select a decision point and view definition.
- Users can click “Export” and download the diagram as an image in JPG or PNG.
- Users can view additional relevant resources for each process goal.
- The user finds no spelling or grammatical errors.
- The search feature must find the correct result based on a keyword search.
- If the user inputs more than five words, an error message displays to reduce words.
- Users can request on-screen technical help by selecting the 1-click option in the top right-hand corner. The user receives assistance in under 60 seconds.
