Ami Parekh

Hi Jason,

I think your point about doing a risk analysis to understand the affects that will occur in the integration stages is a good observation. Doing a risk analysis really helps the organization understand if the project they are considering is worth undertaking.

Security is also a good point. Protecting against exterior penetration…[Read more]

Hi,
It’s really interesting reading about your experiences as a Business Analyst in your class because I am taking that same class this semester. It’s really interesting getting to know a client and understanding their wants and needs. I think establishing trust with the stakeholders is extremely important when working in these types of projects…[Read more]

Reading about your experiences in this post is fascinating! Owning and operating your own business is so challenging and rewarding and it is an instance where you yourself are the stakeholder. I feel that this gives you a first hand perspective and really forces you to choose what you believe will benefit the firm in the most positive way.

This is a great example! I think whenever a new technology is being introduced it is scary for comsumers and businesses alike to trust it. That being said, in this situation it was important that both of these stakeholders remained on board so that the project can be executed to its full potential.

HI,

I think this is a great example of why stakeholders need to be on board and communicating with them is key to having a successful project. If they are not kept in the picture, problems like this will arise and cause delays and losses to the project.

My family lives in Bucks County, PA and for the past few years there had been talks of extending Woodhaven Rd. (which is a way to get to 1-95) so that traffic can be decreased on the current road that is used to get onto I-95. The project seemed ready to go but after some questioning from stakeholders (primarily community members) the project was…[Read more]

Hi Hanqing,

I agree with all of your points. Something you brought up that I did not think about at first is Jim’s lack of experience. Because he is new to the job, it may be difficult for him to be thrown into a new project right off the bat. I think him getting some more time to adjust would be a good idea.

Hi Linlan,

I think communication is a great point that you brought up. Because the team is so complex, it is very important to make sure everyone is on the same page but this will be difficult because of the chain of people the information has to be relayed to. Definitely a huge risk Jim will face.

Hi Yingyan,

You bring up some great points on some risks that Jim may face as he undertakes this project. I too feel that having Juanita be the only person being consulted about the stores is not a good idea because she is busy with handling her responsibilities at the store and may not be able to dedicate much time to this project.…[Read more]

Hi Binju,

I agree with your points on the potential risks that the company is facing regarding this project. I also agree that time management is extremely important in this project because a project of this magnitude requires commitment from all of its members even though they may have other responsibilities.

Hi Binju,

I agree with your points on the potential risks that the company is facing regarding this project. I also agree that time management is extremely important in this project because a project of this magnitude requires commitment from all of its members even though they may have other responsibilities.

Some risks I see so far in this project are:

1) The SME chosen for this project, Juanita Lopez, is the manager of one of the company’s busiest stores. I feel that having only Juanita be a part of the team is a risk because the rest of the project team does not get a diverse sample of other types of stores and their customer relations. Having…[Read more]

The possibility of of a data breach is a big one and really important to keep in mind. I thought you mentioning the differences a corporation can face in its company culture was really interesting. I feel that choosing an outsourced company that has a similar vision to yours and one that is able to adapt to your own changing circumstances is a…[Read more]

Hidden costs are a really interesting point! It’s important to think about how a decision may affect you in the long run. Like many consumer products, these tech solutions may also include hidden costs that a firm does not notice initially. I think on top of this, something to consider is that is it beneficial to pay an outsourcing firm a little…[Read more]

I totally agree with you regarding data breaches that may happen to an outsourcing company. Though an outsourcing company would be vetted before chosen, their security would always be questionable compared to your own. I thought that bringing up how an outsourcing company may go under/taken over is an interesting viewpoint. It is not one that I…[Read more]

Hi,

I agree with your opinions on how outsourcing can cause difficulties when communicating with people who are halfway around the globe! It can definitely become challenging and make communication very difficult. Security is also an issue, like you mentioned. Because there is blind trust involved when going with an overseas option, you do not…[Read more]

A risk associated with outsourcing systems development is lack in quality/detailed requirements. When describing your companies needs to an outside developer, specific requirements that your company needs may be overlooked because the outsource may not fully understand the purpose of your system requirements. Some aspects that a company is looking…[Read more]