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Define Design Options

Purpose:

  • Approach Definition:

    • Identify ways to reach goals.

  • Business Improvement:

    • Enhance processes.

  • Requirement Allocation:

    • Meet needs.

  • Future State Pathways:

    • Illustrate paths.

Description:

  • Tactical options meet requirements.

  • Trade-offs may be needed.

  • Analysts assess impact.

  • Options evolve.

Inputs

  • Change Strategy: Guides decisions.

  • Requirements: Validated, prioritized.

  • Requirements Architecture: Full set, relationships.

Elements

  • Solution Approaches

    • Create: Direct response.

    • Purchase: Third-party solutions.

    • Combination: Blend of creation and purchase.

  • Improvement Opportunities

    • Efficiencies: Streamline processes.

    • Access to Information: Enhance data access.

    • Additional Capabilities: Highlight future value.

  • Requirements Allocation

    • Maximize benefits, minimize costs.

  • Design Options

    • Align with goals.

    • Includes policies, processes, people, decisions, applications, structures.

Guidelines & Tools

  • Existing Solutions: Third-party components.

  • Future State Description: Desired enterprise state.

  • Requirements (traced): Matches needs.

  • Solution Scope: Sets boundaries.

Techniques

  • Benchmarking & Market Analysis: Studies existing solutions and trends.

  • Brainstorming: Generates ideas.

  • Document Analysis: Provides design details.

  • Interviews: Gathers insights.

  • Lessons Learned: Extracts insights.

  • Mind Mapping: Generates options.

  • Root Cause Analysis: Identifies problem causes.

  • Survey/Questionnaire: Collects feedback.

  • Vendor Assessment: Evaluates third-party solutions.

  • Workshops: Collaborative idea sessions.

Stakeholders

  • Domain Expert: Business input.

  • Implementation Expert: Design insights.

  • Operational Support: Integration assistance.

  • Project Manager: Process oversight.

  • Supplier: Functional details.

Outputs

  • Design Options: Various approaches, improvements, components.

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