It isn't all about the code?

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Letter to a PM – Going to the Customer

I’ve been reflecting about your questions in our talk yesterday. Here is my understanding of your concerns:

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Posted on Thursday, April 13, 2006 at 10:26PM by Registered CommenterLarry Cone in | CommentsPost a Comment

A Brief History of Change – The Future of Change

We have looked at Change as a barrier and an opportunity. What can we say about the future of Change Management in software development?

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Posted on Thursday, April 13, 2006 at 10:21PM by Registered CommenterLarry Cone in | CommentsPost a Comment

A Brief History of Change – System as Change Driver

Another change concept is the system as change driver. In this model, the requirements of the system represent the “right” business model, and the challenge is to change the user culture, processes and workflows to match the better model, as captured in the system.

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Posted on Monday, March 20, 2006 at 10:38PM by Registered CommenterLarry Cone in | CommentsPost a Comment

A Brief History of Change –If a Need is Voiced by A User…

And no systems analyst is there to hear it and document it, does it represent a valid requirement? Like trees falling in the forest, this might seem like a frivolous question, but it gets at some important Requirements issues.

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Posted on Tuesday, March 7, 2006 at 10:51PM by Registered CommenterLarry Cone in , , | CommentsPost a Comment

A Brief History of Change – Requirements Quantum Effects

Today even Change has changed. Indeed we know today that everything changes constantly: the users needs change, the business drivers change, the company gets bought or sold, the delivery platforms change, the interface environment changes, the industry standards change, and the development processes change.

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Posted on Tuesday, February 28, 2006 at 11:06PM by Registered CommenterLarry Cone in | CommentsPost a Comment