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Scoping session service
A scoping session is an intensive 1-2 day business meeting between you and our experienced software development team dedicated to technical project planning. Together, we brainstorm ideas, gather requirements, and set goals to shape your project scoping vision. Tailored to initiate the project kick-off process, the scoping session offers a structured pathway for scope definition and aligning app development planning strategies.
So, if you’re grappling with an undefined product backlog or uncertain technical action plan, this workshop provides the clarity and business vision evaluation needed to set your project on the right course. Following the scoping session, you get a realistic project estimation covering project cost estimation and project time estimation, suggested architecture, and milestone scopes.
Our Scoping Session Services:
Business and requirements analysis
Within the scoping session, we delve into a comprehensive business and requirements analysis. We want to know all the what’s, why’s, and how’s. This is essential for understanding your specific needs and expectations, which in turn allows us to provide accurate cost and timeline estimates. Based on this, we will be able to move to the custom roadmap development.
User flows and user stories definition
User-centricity is at the core of our scoping sessions. We engage in user flows and user stories creation to ensure that your software resonates with your target audience, enhancing user experience and satisfaction.
Cost and delivery time estimates
Following the workshop, you’ll get a detailed breakdown of cost and delivery time estimates, allowing effective development plan and recommendations. Scoping sessions help to understand needs, set realistic expectations, and define project scope to ensure the development stays on track and within the budget.
Project roadmap and backlog creation
We learn your objectives and turn them into roadmap creation and actionable plans. As part of our service, we create a backlog, segmenting the project into manageable milestones based on your prioritized features.
Project organization and development plan
Our teams collaborate to establish a robust project organization and development plan, selecting the most suitable team members and defining responsibilities and workflows. This ensures a smooth transition from planning to the point where work on your project can begin.
From Idea to Execution:
Start with your concept
Got an idea? Contact us to shape it into a well-defined ready for the development stage.
Move forward with the Scoping Session
Gain valuable insights and a concrete plan to kickstart your project’s development phase.
Get a clear project roadmap
Walk away with a detailed roadmap that outlines the project’s milestones, timelines, and deliverables, providing a clear path to success.
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- What is the scoping session?
- When do you need it?
- How to plan for the sesion?
- Before-the-session activities.
- Tools and techniques.
- Scoping session plan and agenda.
- What are the outcomes and what’s after?
Scoping session step by step:
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01Choosing a workshop teamSelecting the right participants is the first crucial step in a successful scoping session. You’ll want a diverse group that includes key stakeholders, project managers, and technical experts to ensure all aspects of the project are covered. Be mindful of group size, as too many participants can hinder focus.
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02Prepare for the workshopBefore entering the workshop, it’s essential to gather all relevant materials and set clear objectives. This preparation phase helps align the team and ensures that everyone comes to the table with a shared understanding of what needs to be accomplished. To ensure a focused and productive discussion, it’s vital to assess your current tech and business environment, including issues, assumptions, and priorities.
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03BrainstormingThis is the stage where creativity flows. We sit together and brainstorm ideas, potential solutions, and approaches to challenges. Employing a range of techniques, we guide the discussion to yield ideas that are closely aligned with the project’s core objectives. The aim is to bring up high-quality, relevant ideas that will serve as a solid foundation for the steps that follow.
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04PrioritizingAfter the brainstorming session, the teams collaborate to prioritize the ideas and features that have been discussed. We use various prioritizing methods like MoSCoW or weighted scoring to objectively assess the importance of each item. This step is crucial for focusing the project and determining what will deliver the most value in the shortest amount of time.
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05SchedulingWith priorities set, the next step is to create a realistic timeline for the project. This involves breaking down tasks, assigning responsibilities, and setting milestones, ensuring that the project moves forward in a well-organized way. Allocating some buffer time within the schedule for potential setbacks and unexpected events allows for greater flexibility along the way.
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06Final discussion and next stepsThe scoping session concludes with a final discussion to review what has been accomplished and outline the next steps. At this point, you should have a cost estimate and a detailed list of technical and other requirements. Everyone takes out of the session a clear understanding of their roles, responsibilities, and the path forward for the project.
Scoping Session Benefits:
98%
Transparency
Teams that have a clear understanding of project goals are 98% more likely to achieve them compared to those without clear objectives
28%
Lower Costs
Projects with well-defined scopes can be delivered at 28% lower costs than their counterparts with poor scope management
45%
Higher Efficiency
Proper scoping can lead to a 45% higher efficiency in delivering projects on time as it helps in setting realistic timelines
33%
Lower Risks
By identifying potential issues early on, scoping sessions can help in reducing project risks by 33%
30%
Better Quality
When the scope is well-understood, the quality of the final deliverable is 30% better as it meets the specified requirements accurately
50%
Higher Satisfaction
Stakeholder satisfaction is reportedly 50% higher in projects where scope was accurately defined and communicated from the very beginning.
What clients talk about us:
“Right Information follows an efficient workflow, communicating and resolving issues quickly. They delivered faster than expected.”
Josh Evans, Engineering Manager Continental Fan Manufacturing Inc.
“This project for us is value-adding and cost-reducing in many ways. We did a lot of double work before, and getting rid of that will directly impact our profitability. ”
Product Manager Heating & Cooling System Manufacturer
“Right Information remained flexible throughout the process, collecting and incorporating feedback from multiple stakeholders. Their creative problem-solving abilities made them stand out.”
Director Cultural Heritage Publisher
“From day one, it was a great pleasure to work with Right Information. We achieved exactly what we set out to achieve, and we did it on time and within budget.”
Bartosz Popiel, Marketing Coordinator Mazda Motor Poland
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Frequently Asked Questions:
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What is a scoping session?A scoping session, often the kick-off process for expert project management, is a workshop that usually lasts up to two days and serves as the initial phase in the software development lifecycle. It’s designed for concept definition, user stories creation, and to define the vision for your application development planning.
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Why is a scoping session necessary?
A scoping session minimizes risks through risk identification and management and ensures bilateral communication between all stakeholders, which is crucial for the experienced development team’s process. It aids in setting realistic project estimation and defining the software development process steps.
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What are the goals of a scoping session?The session aims to understand business requirements, plan resources, identify risks, and establish timelines. These are key KPIs for software development and are essential for project management planning.
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Who should attend a scoping session?You should invite key stakeholders, project managers, and technical experts skilled in cross-functional team collaboration. Having too many participants can hinder focus, so only those responsible for leading each area of the project should be invited.
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What are the different names of scoping sessions?Some companies can use different terms, like discovery workshops, product design workshops, ideation workshop, concept development workshop, requirement gathering sessions, or planning workshops. Regardless of the name, the core objective remains the same: to align stakeholders and set the foundation for a successful software development process.
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How does the scoping session fit into the software development process cycle?The session, enhanced by a technical action plan, is the starting point for custom software application development planning. It helps in defining the software development process stages and creating a technical solution recommendation.
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What tools and techniques are used during the session?You can use various brainstorming methods and models like the Kano and MoSCoW models. These techniques are essential for custom web application development and digital product design and development.
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How does a scoping session impact cost and delivery time estimates?Greatly! Information gathered during the scoping session helps to provide a detailed cost and realistic project estimation. By understanding your specific needs, goals, and project scope, our technical and business advisory can offer more accurate estimates. This ensures you can plan your budget and timeline more effectively, reducing the likelihood of unexpected costs or delays as the project progresses.
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What is the outcome of a scoping session?You’ll receive comprehensive information that includes time and cost estimates, project architecture, and a breakdown of various milestones. This detailed understanding helps you grasp your project’s technical and business aspects, ensuring you’re well-prepared for cross-functional team collaboration.
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How does a scoping session contribute to UX?User flows and user stories creation focus on software user experience and software UX design during the session.
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What happens after the scoping session?
After the scoping session, with the guidance of expert project management, you’ll have a clear roadmap divided into feasible milestones, allowing for a structured software application development planning. This roadmap helps in budgeting and ensures that you won’t get stuck in a never-ending development cycle that could quickly deplete your resources.
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Is a scoping session suitable for startups?Absolutely, especially if you’re looking into digital product development, the session aids startups in understanding the digital product lifecycle and making informed decisions based on our technical solution recommendation.
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How does a scoping session help in risk identification?
A scoping session is invaluable for risk identification and management. The experienced development team’s expertise in various projects can help you avoid common pitfalls, saving time and money. This risk assessment is crucial for planning contingencies and ensuring a smoother software development lifecycle.
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Can a scoping session be considered as a software feasibility study?
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How does a scoping session align with business objectives?
The scoping session, infused with business vision evaluation, serves as a strategic alignment between your project and your business objectives. By diving deep into your goals, needs, and challenges, we tailor our custom software development solutions to ensure they directly support your business strategy. -
What if we already have some ideas and materials prepared?
Pre-existing materials can be extremely helpful, so you should bring them in! Any related information, graphs, and figures can speed up the software application development planning and ensure the session is productive. -
What product ideation techniques do you use?Right Information employs a variety of product ideation techniques during the scoping session, including:
– Brainstorming
– Mind Mapping
– Opposite Thinking
– 6-3-5 Method
– Assumption Mapping
– Six Thinking Hats
– Affinity Diagram
– Crazy 8s
– Round Robin
– Prototyping
These techniques are designed to facilitate creative thinking and ensure that we explore multiple avenues for your digital product development.