Every successful project begins with a clear understanding of the problem it is intended to solve and the value it is expected to deliver.
In Meeting 1, participants will begin the SDLC Simulation by establishing the foundation for the project. Working collaboratively across different project roles, the team will examine the business need, identify the users and stakeholders involved, define the project scope, and establish clear objectives and goals.
The session will introduce participants to the key activities involved in project initiation, including developing a Product Vision Statement, creating the Project Scope and Scope Statement, reviewing the Business Case, and conducting a Feasibility Assessment. Participants will also begin developing the project plan and schedule while aligning on the business need that will guide the work throughout the simulation.
The goal is to ensure that everyone begins the project with a shared understanding of what problem they are solving, why it matters, who it serves, what is within scope, and what success should look like.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Develop a clear Product Vision aligned with the identified business need.
- Define project scope, objectives, and goals.
- Identify the key users, stakeholders, constraints, and expected value associated with the project.
- Understand the role of the Business Case in supporting project initiation.
- Assess the feasibility of a proposed project.
- Establish a shared foundation for the requirements and analysis activities that follow.
Session Activities
Create the Product Vision Statement
Establish a clear statement describing the intended product direction and the value it is expected to provide.
Define Project Scope
Determine what is included within the project and establish boundaries around the work.
Set Objectives and Goals
Identify the outcomes the project is expected to achieve and how success will be defined.
Feasibility Assessment
Evaluate whether the proposed project is practical and achievable within the identified constraints.
Review the Business Case
Examine the business justification, need, and expected value behind the project.
Deliverables & Roles
| Deliverable | Primary Role |
|---|---|
| Product Vision Statement | Product Owner (PO) |
| Project Plan | Project Manager (PM) |
| Project Scope | Project Manager (PM) |
| Scope Statement | Business Analyst (BA) |
| Business Objectives | Product Owner (PO) |
| Project Schedule | Project Manager (PM) |
| Feasibility Assessment | Developer (Dev) |
| Business Need Summary | Product Owner / Business Analyst (PO/BA) |
What Participants Will Take Away
Participants will leave Meeting 1 with a clear understanding of the project vision, business need, scope, objectives, feasibility, and initial project plan. These outputs will provide the foundation for the next stage of the simulation, where the team will move into requirements and analysis.