Creating Definition work practice
The definition work practice outlines the definition phase of the project. The purpose of this work practice is to highlight the major deliverables/products and processes. The definition phase defines the project and captures the requirements.
Getting ready
Before starting, it is important to have an understanding of your project methodology and determine:
The existing work practices
The key roles which will be involved in the work practice
How to do it...
Work practices are best created as a visual tool. To do this, start up a diagramming tool such as Microsoft Visio or Microsoft PowerPoint.
1. In the diagramming application, create a new diagram called Work Practices.
2. Create a tab or a slide called Definition.
3. On the diagram, create swimlanes. In each swimlane, add the key role.
4. Step through this phase of the project logically, and add the key products/deliverables and processes.
5. A sample definition work practice is shown here:
6. Once you have...
