Methodology
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Sure Step or Sure Wheel?
Almost exactly two years ago, incited by a comment from a reader, I wrote an article in defense of Sure Step: Read My Lips: Why?. The point was: is Sure Step a…
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My new career path – independent consultant
It’s official now, and it’s time I announce it here: after two years at Microsoft I’ve decided to take the helm of my career and venture into the realm of…
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How you should learn from Sure Step
Prescriptive methodologies, such as Sure Step, are double-edged swords. They are aimed at increasing repeatability, consistency, traceability, manageability…
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We don’t wear shoes, we use footwear!
(A short, almost pointless rant about PMBOK vs. Sure Step nonsense) Once, while preparing an important RFP response, a partner told me they don’t use Sure Step…
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Welcome to NavigateIntoSuccess.com
This blog has moved to the new domain, but there are many more news to this blog than a mere domain name change. There will be a regular posting schedule, the…
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Look me in the eye!
(A short rant about eye-contact-based specifications.) In short, there is no such things as an eye-contact-based specification. And for a reason. While…
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What’s New In Sure Step: Functional Requirements Document
One of many improvements the latest version of Microsoft Dynamics Sure Step methodology has brought along is the revised purpose of the Functional Requirements…
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Read My Lips: Why?
Recently, a reader, commenting on my last post about Sure Step, pointed me to an article by Karl E. Wiegers “Read My Lips: No New Models!” I initially…
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Diagnostic Phase – a signpost for implementation
Each phase of Microsoft Dynamics Sure Step methodology is equally important in an implementation project. You could argue that analysis is the most important,…
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A case for Sure Step: how Sure Step brings project success
Methodology is a tough topic. There are good methodologies, there are bad methodologies, there are good methodologies gone bad. Methodology is not a silver…