Following these steps when starting a new project can drastically help efficiency and productivity when working on a project.
Tactical checklist
Concept
- Brainstorm different concepts
- What is the purpose of the project?
- What problem does the project solve?
- What will the project be able to do?
- When will due date(s) be?
- How will the project be developed?
Suggestion for Table to formulate concept
| Task | Purpose | Method | Endstate |
|---|---|---|---|
Considering technical attributes
- Performance
- Cost
- Size
- Weight
- Power
- Availability of components
Key assumptions check
P.S. Feel free to map your assumptions to ensure traceability. This goes for all assumptions and simplifications that are made.
This makes the team more aware of the implication in case an assumption is disproven.
| Assumption | Implication | Caveated | Partially caveated | Not caveated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X | ||||
| X | ||||
| X |
Impact-probability matrix
An impact probability analysis starts with brainstorming when you ask yourself "What could go wrong?".
Afterwards you categorize every potential problems.
| Low Probability | Medium probability | High probability | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low Impact | |||
| Medium Impact | |||
| High Impact | Black swans |
Fssa test - For comparing different ideas
For each question rate the project on a scale from 0-3 and add numbers together. Compare numbers at the end.
- Feasibility - Is this feasible?
- Suitable - Does this solve our initial problem?
- Simplicity - How does
- Acceptability - Is this acceptable?
Describing the system
- Requirements
- Constraints
- Technical budget
- Interface documents