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WORKSHOP

REQUIREMENTS GATHERING AND ASSESSMENT

Duration 
1-2 Days (depending on level of complexity)

Objectives
To provide a comprehensive overview, and understanding, of the processes and methods needed to compile a comprehensive set of requirements for a project.

Overview
The workshop will introduce highlight and discuss elevant topics , including:

Data gathering methods
Identifying data needs
Selecting appropriate methods
Sourcing the data
Obtaining the data
Observations
Identifying need for observation
Methods of observation
Obtaining data
Influencing observations
Evaluation of data
Sorting and collating
Producing statistics
Identifying options
Understanding the data

Surveys
Preparing questionnaires
Surveys or interviews
Conducting surveys
Conducting interviews
Collecting the data
Extracting statistics
Sources of statistics
Obtaining the right statistics
Turning data into statistics
Understanding statistics
Effective use of statistics
 Interpretation of statistics
Using statistics in requirements
Reporting statistics

Preparing requirements
Requirements management
Categorising and grouping
Data into requirements
Identifying requirements
Requirements selection
Obtaining consensus
Understanding options
Prioritising requirements
Presenting requirements
Impact of results
Understanding the requirements
Effects of requirements on programme
Concluding and recommending
Assessing options
Time cost and quality
Preparing and presenting data
Grouping requirements
Summarising and abstracting
Selecting presentation methods
Using graphics and animation
Presenting the complete picture


Presentation method
The workshop is intended to be provided in a lecture format. The workshop will include a high level of graphic and animated content. A variety of practical examples and case studies will also be used, which will be current and relevant to the workshop and the audience. Where possible, instructors will also provide additional coaching and mentoring to students.

The  participants will also be encouraged to play an active role in the workshop. Participants will be encouraged to take part in a variety of exercises, as well as discuss various elements of the workshop and related issues.

Participants will receive a comprehensive set of notes relating to the workshop, as well as tip sheets, checklists and other supporting information, to take away for future reference.

This  training workshop is provided as an independent module, allowing it to be combined with other modules, as required.  If required, this workshop module can also be provided at a greater level of detail. 

This workshop module can be tailored to the requirements of the organisation, and can be adapted to complement other training, or change management related initiatives. 

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 Customer Relationship Management              Introduction to e-Business

Outsourcing and facilities management           Managing Change             

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