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Service: Requirements Planning and Project Scoping

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Missing or unclear requirements can lead to missed project deadlines and going over project budgets. Avoid these issues by giving the requirements phase the planning and expertise it deserves. A DEA Requirements Manager is skilled in all aspects of business analysis and uses a proven requirements methodology to determine the best requirements plan for your project. Let us help you define the scope of your project and put a roadmap in place that will help your project succeed.

Time Frame

	2-4 weeks (estimate)

Typical Activities

	Session with project lead and sponsor on engagement, project methodologies used, requirement risk management and requirement change management strategies
	Scoping meeting with stakeholders
	Preparation and validation of a Scope Document
	Interviews with the project's business analysts to gain an understanding of their skills
	Preparation of the requirements work plan and the requirements change management strategy
	Session to validate the scope and the work plans
	Presentation to stakeholders of perceived project risks

Work Products

Scope Document

Requirements work plan

	Activities to be performed
	Time estimate
	Recommended Role for each task in work plan
	List of deliverables to be produced

Requirements change management strategy

Recommended steps to ensure project success

When does this service make sense?

	The scope of the project is unclear and getting consensus on the project is difficult
	The project is medium to large scale
	There are many stakeholders spanning different operational units
	A Senior Business Analyst leader is not a part of the project team
	The business analyst team has varying skill and experience levels

We are Ready to be Your Business Analysis Partner
Whatever your company's line of business or the nature of your challenge, DEA has unparalleled Business Analysis expertise combined with in-depth knowledge of the insurance industry. We would be happy to discuss your specific needs without obligation.