Facilitating Requirements Workshops

ABSTRACT

Sometimes referred to as a JAD (Joint Application Development) session, a requirements workshop is a structured meeting of business and systems representatives for the purpose of defining business requirements and deciding other aspects of proposed systems. Using a structured approach, visual aids, and the customer’s language, requirements workshops extract high-quality business requirements specifications in a compressed time frame. The participants are focused, the process is facilitated, and the result is a greatly enhanced understanding for all those involved.

AUDIENCE

This workshop is valuable to all those interested in collapsing calender time in developing requirements and addressing other system-related topics especially those in the role of Business Analyst, Systems Analyst, Designer, Developer , Team Leader or Project Manager.

DURATION

2 Days, 14 PD

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon completion of this workshop, the participant will be able to:

Facilitation techniques such as active listening, building consensus, dealing with difficult people, and eliciting information
Mechanics– the use of the best markers, the “sticky wall”, Post-It™ Notes, charting, etc.
Techniques– acquiring the information in the best way and recording it
Structure– step-by-step instructions and examples on how to structure and plan the session

TOPICS

Introduction to Facilitations
Dynamics of Requirements Workshops
Key Techniques
Planning for the Workshop
Facilitating the Requirements Workshop

Code: lcp020

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