Brief overview on Microsoft Solution Framework (MSF)
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The document outlines the principles and practices for effective project management and solution delivery according to the Microsoft Solution Framework (MSF). It emphasizes the importance of governance, accountability, communication, quality, and continuous improvement throughout the project lifecycle, aiming to maximize both team and individual success. Key roles and responsibilities within a team are defined, alongside the need for agility and customer partnership in ensuring project success.
Brief overview on Microsoft Solution Framework (MSF)
- 1. Ahsan Kabir Project Manager ………………………….
- 2. Day 1 Introduction MSF Principle
- 3. “The Standish Group research shows 31.1% of projects will be cancelled before they ever get completed. Further results indicate 52.7% of projects will cost 189% of their original estimates.” Problem Domain Research
- 5. “….is a approach for successfully delivering technology solutions faster, with fewer people and less risk, while enabling higher quality results” - MSDN
- 7. Shared Vision “… empowers team members and enables agility “ “…. to make informed decisions quickly” “… fill requirements gaps as they are discovered.”
- 8. “… share appropriate levels of information “ “… what needs to be done” “… team members and external contacts communicate” Communication
- 9. “… ways to survive in an ever-changing environment “ “... learn to creatively find ways to be successful “ Empower team members
- 10. Accountability and shared responsibility “…team member accountability leads to higher quality.” “…shares responsibility for the overall solution and its deliverables”
- 11. “… Make sure delivered has optimal value” “… Determine optimal increments or frequency of delivery." Deliver incremental value
- 12. “… is ready for change and able to smoothly adapt and adjust “ “..you minimize common disruptions caused by change. “ Stay agile
- 13. “Quality is something that must be proactively incorporated into the solution delivery lifecycle, it does not just happen.” Invest in quality
- 14. “… expected to improve next time” “…individual, project and organization wide process” Learn from experiences
- 15. “…customers work closely and incrementally” “…better meets their expectations” “…increase the for project success “ Make Partnership with customers
- 17. Day 2 Mindset
- 18. “While the foundational principles discussed above guide how a team should be oriented to maximize success, orienting team members as individuals to maximize their success is called a mindset.” Mindset
- 19. “Singularly accountable but jointly responsible for a project” Empowerment and accountability Shared vision and Role and responsibilities Foster a team of peers
- 20. “Everyone on a team needs to understand what customers deem valuable” Customers need Want and value. Project at risk Focus on business value
- 21. “As team members deliver their portions, they need to look back at the overall mission, goals, and vision for a solution” Size and complexity Keep the ultimate solution Subteam optimizes their area Keep a solution perspective
- 22. “Not only should a team invest in quality, but the members should also see that quality is as much their responsibility as that “ Delegated or passed Solution delivery life cycle Own quality and delivering the best Continuous improvement Pride in workmanship
- 23. “Given that most projects, teams, and environments are unique, each project presents opportunities to learn, experiment, and refine skills, processes, and procedures. ” Learning and adapting Better peers All levels of an organization Learn continuously
- 24. “Qualities of service (QoS) define expected operational characteristics of a solution” Understand QoS Ensure QoS Qualities of service
- 25. “The viewpoint of software development, good citizenship means being trustworthy, honorable, responsible, and respectful in all aspects of your work. ” Interact with stakeholders Openly and willingly Good citizens act on and are mindful of the greater good Practice good citizenship
- 26. Deliver on your commitments “MSF establishes an environment in which team members and stakeholders are able to trust that their fellow team members will deliver on they say they will do.” Checks and balances Trust and empowerment Interdependent activities
- 28. Day 3 Team Model Governance
- 29. “The MSF Team Model segments typical solution delivery activities and responsibilities into seven advocacy groups.”
- 30. Role Goals Functional areas Product Management •Ensure solution delivers business value •Define the solution within project constraints •Ensure customers’ needs and expectations are satisfied •Marketing/Corporate Communications •Business Analysis •Product Planning Program Management •Deliver the solution within project constraints •Set up the means by which sponsor needs and expectations are satisfied •Project management •Program Management •Resource Management •Process Assurance •Project Quality Management •Project Operations Architecture •Design a solution to meet business goals within project constraints •Solution Architecture •Technical Architecture Development •Build the solution to specification •Solution development •Technology consulting User Experience •Maximize solution usability •Enhance user readiness and effectiveness •Ensure users’ needs and expectations are satisfied •Accessibility •Internationalization •Technical Support Communications •Training •Usability •User Interface Design Test •Approve solution for release only after making sure all aspects of the solution meet or exceed their respective, defined quality levels •Regression Testing •Functional Testing •Usability Testing •System Testing Release / Operations •Smooth deployment and transition to operations •Ensure IT/Business Operations needs and expectations are satisfied •Release Management •Delivery Infrastructure •Operations •Build Management •Tool Administration Team Model
- 31. “The Governance Model (formerly called the Process Model) is designed to provide the right guidance to the right people at the right time. MSF that has been used successfully to improve project control, minimize risk, improve solution quality, and increase development speed. “ -MSDN
- 32. Project Plans ApprovedScope Complete Release Readiness Approved Deployment Complete Vision/Scope Approved MSF Governance
- 33. Deliverables: Functional specifications Master project plan Master project schedule Planning Phase
- 34. Deliverables: Solution code Build images Training materials Documentation Deployment processes Operational procedures Support and troubleshooting Marketing materials Updated master plan and schedule Developing Phase
- 35. Testing is part of the build cycle, not a standalone activity MSF Release Readiness Approved Scope Complete Project Plans Approved Testing the Solution
- 36. Deliverables: Pilot review Release-ready versions: Source code and executables Scripts and installation documentation End-user help and training materials Operations documentation Release notes Testing and bug reports Project documents Stabilizing Phase
- 37. Deliverables Operations and support information systems Repository of all versions of docs, load sets, configs, scripts, and code Project close-out report Deploying Phase
- 38. Analyze and Prioritize Master Risk List Top n Risks Plan and Schedule Identity Risk Statement Control Learn Risk Knowledge Base, Concepts, and Processes Track and Report Risk Management
- 39. Use proactive vs. reactive approach Treat readiness gaps as risks Capture and manage team knowledge Focus on individual, not organizational readiness Remember – the need for team readiness spans the life of the project Knowledge Skills Abilities Assess Change Define Evaluate Readiness Management Discipline
- 41. Thanks