Functional Size Measurement (Function Points) are often misconstrued as technical, difficult or a silver bullet - none of which is true. This short 30 minute…
Carol DekkersNovember 19, 2019
What comes first – estimates or requirements?
We've seen many advancements of late in process improvement, better software estimating models, introducing flexibility and agility into software development, formal project management, limiting work-in-progress,…
What’s the (function) point of Measurement?
It's been more than 30 years since "function point analysis" emerged in IT and yet most of the industry either: a) has never heard of…
Carol DekkersMarch 22, 2010
The “Dog Chasing its Tail” Syndrome in Project Estimating
Software estimating is plagued by dysfunction, not the least of which is estimation based on under-reported historical hours from previously completed projects. See posting IT…
Carol DekkersMarch 18, 2010
IT Performance Measurement – Don’t let time bandits prevail…
Here in FL, Sunday is one of my favorite days to sit outside on the deck overlooking the mangroves (yes, spring break weather is FINALLY…
Carol DekkersMarch 15, 2010
Crosstalk article on Scope Management
CrossTalk Jan/Feb 2010 Scope Management: 12 Steps for ICT Program Recovery by Carol Dekkers, Quality Plus Technologies, Inc. Pekka Forselius, 4SUM Partners, Inc. ABSTRACT: The…
Carol DekkersMarch 14, 2010
Measuring IT Performance
Quote for those tasked with implementing a sustainable measurement program with positive ROI: "When we seek generalities we fail. When we seek specifics it is…
Carol DekkersMarch 12, 2010
Overcome CHAOS with scope management…
“Don’t waste even one heartbeat on things that don’t matter.” Anonymous This quotation should be the mantra of software development - if only we could…
Carol DekkersMarch 11, 2010
2010 – new year, new advances in software development?
As 2009 draws to a close, we're left with an "interesting year" where budget cuts in early year gave rise to reduced program deliveries, but…
Carol DekkersDecember 29, 2009
Scope Management is the new Green…
Scope management is the "greening" of software development. Read this week's post for more ideas on improving software development projects.
Carol DekkersOctober 27, 2009