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Value in FP in the Outsourcing Context

Value in FP in the Outsourcing Context. Carol Dekkers, PMP, CMC, PEng, CFPS Quality Plus Technologies, Inc. NASSCOM Quality Summit May 23, 2009 Hyderabad. FP measure Functional Size. “Functional size (FP) represents size of a software (functional) floor plan - nothing more, nothing less”

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Value in FP in the Outsourcing Context

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  1. Value in FP in the Outsourcing Context Carol Dekkers, PMP, CMC, PEng, CFPS Quality Plus Technologies, Inc. NASSCOM Quality Summit May 23, 2009 Hyderabad

  2. FP measure Functional Size “Functional size (FP) represents size of asoftware(functional)floor plan - nothing more, nothing less” Carol Dekkers

  3. “Project” requirements - simplified ‘User problem to be solved’ 1. Functional (user) requirements 2. Non-Functional (user) requirements “Project” requirements 3. Other requirements ‘Technical (Builder) solution’

  4. 1. Functional user requirements Whatthe software must do Business process(es) performed or supported Examples: Record air temperature and pressure Add and save new customers Size = functional size (uFP)

  5. 2. Non-functional user requirements • HOWsoftware must do • -ilities: (Suitability, Quality, Interoperability, Security, Reliability, Efficiency, Maintainability, Portability…) • Quality requirements NOT part of functional size

  6. 3. Other requirements  How to build software solution Includes: tools, methods, skills, language, WBS tasks, platforms, software, type of project, etc. “Blueprints” NOT part of functional size

  7. “Project” requirements - simplified To get FP you MUST have new DEVELOPMENT (new floor plan) or RENOVATION (changed functions) Else FP = 0 1. Functional size (what) 2. Quality(how good) 3. Construction (how to build)

  8. Problems • Definition in FSM’s of AD & E projects purely functional • If no changes to functions  FP = 0 • Real projects  notpure • Projects (AD or E)  hybrids of multiple types of work (program)

  9. Solutions • Align terminology  Program with “sub” projects • Measure “IT throughput” of each • Consistency with ISO standards (expertise) • Scope management

  10. TerminologyProgram with sub-projects New developmentProgram

  11. Sub-projects Web project M/F enhancement Data migration New development

  12. Measure IT throughput From: An Effective Paradigm for Outsourcing Management with Measurement, Dr. Howard A. Rubin

  13. Measure throughput ($ / unit) Web project: $ / FP M/F enhancement: $ zzz / FP Data migration: $ yy / hour New development:$ www / FP

  14. Thank you ! ISBN: 978-952-14-1338-4 "The profession and practices of project management are growing in all industries globally. This book provides the tools needed by the information communications technologies segment to continue their maturation in the use of good project management practices required to improve their overall performance." Feb 26, 2008. Dennis Bolles, PMP DLB Associates, LLC Project Business Management Consulting Carol Dekkersdekkers@qualityplustech.com

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