Brick by Brick: How to Define the Right System Requirements 🧱

Date: Thursday 27th February

Time: 12:30pm - 1:15pm 

Location: Online

Imagine defining software requirements as if you were building a LEGO set. This tech talk will guide you through common challenges faced during the requirements-gathering phase of software projects, using relatable LEGO-based scenarios. From budgeting your resources to managing diverse stakeholders, discover actionable tips and tricks to set your project up for success.

Whether you’re navigating the complexities of prioritising an MVP, aligning a shared vision among stakeholders, or de-risking unknowns, this session will provide you with practical strategies to move from a jumbled pile of bricks to a fully built masterpiece.

Scenario 1: Building with Limited Resources

You’ve seen the new huge LEGO castle set and know it would look amazing on display in your office. The catch? You can’t afford the whole set. 

Challenge: Maximising value from a minimum viable product (MVP). 

Scenario 2: The Picture on the Box 

You’re staring at the box of the LEGO castle. It’s a perfect image of success, but when you open the box, all the pieces are jumbled, and the instructions are nowhere to be found. 

Challenge: Knowing what success looks like but without a clear plan to achieve it.

Scenario 3: The Family Build

You have all the LEGO pieces, and the whole family is excited to help build. The problem? Everyone has their own ideas about how it should be done. 

Challenge: Managing multiple stakeholders with differing priorities.

Scenario 4: Disconnected Builders

You’ve bought a nostalgic LEGO set, envisioning a bonding moment with your child. But instead of building with you, they’re glued to their phone, disengaged.

Challenge: Managing poor stakeholder engagement that can lead to insufficient requirements. 

Whether you’re a product/project manager, business analyst, project leader, or anyone involved in defining or managing system requirements, this session will provide valuable insights and actionable techniques to help you succeed in defining requirements for large-scale projects.

Speaker: 

Matt Cross

Senior Business Analyst

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