Following on from the previous post, here are what I see are the main challenges and solutions to implementing our new business model.
* The client has to know what problem they want to solve. (Business Process)
* We need agreement that the solution we propose will solve the problem. (Project Plan)
* We need to agree on the scope of the solution so that we know what to build, how much it will cost, and determine when the project is finished. (Scope and Specifications)
I'm becoming more and more convinced that some decent time needs to be spent defining the *problem* in detail. This includes the business process, but also includes exploring the "solution space" with quick proof of concept databases and rapid prototypes. This is required because people don't know what they want, but they know what the DON'T want when they see it. Rapid prototypes and story boards and diagrams are ideal for discovery.
FileMaker is an excellent tool for rapid prototypes.
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