BUILD PHASE
Requirements Definition - Objectives
Analyze system fit
Document new system decisions
Identify system issues
Deliverables
Gap Analysis
Requirements Definition
4. Define New Processes
Define exactly what the requirement for changing the process is and what it must do to meet stakeholder approval.
Technical Definition
Objectives
Create detailed technical specifications
Perform coding activity & Execute module testing
Ensure completeness by reviewing technical modules
Activities
Detailed descriptions of changes to existing code or instructions for creating new code are formed on a module basis
Coding is performed in a team fashion
Interfaces, conversions, and enhancements are specified
Completion of each module - unit level testing performed to ensure that specifications are met
A quality review of each module is performed after the programmer has finished
Deliverables
Technical modular designs
Functioning enhancements
Executed unit test plans
Task quality review notes
5. Conference Room Pilot
Objective
Ensure usability by testing
Activities
Design and execute test plan
Execute flow documents
Test system integration
Feedback from all levels used to tailor training activities / initiate possible system refinements
Deliverables
Testing plan
Testing scripts
Testing assessment
Post Live Audit Procedure
6. Documentation
Objectives
Provide materials that help users perform their tasks more efficiently
Provide training materials for user training
Activities
Identify areas for documentation based on defined workflows and users’ skill levels
Target user groups are identified and analyzed, and the precise documentation expectations of each are determined
User procedures are documented
Deliverables
User procedural documentation (Defined flow documents)
Go Live Planning
Objectives
Plan smooth transition to new system
Anticipate and minimize risks
Create plan for end-user training requirements
Distinct steps are identified
Activities
Information is gathered concerning migration of existing data
Implementation risks are carefully assessed and steps are designed to minimize those risks
Contingency plans are created
Deliverables
Complete training
Data migration plan
Cutover plan
Contingency plan
Risk assessment understanding