Before a significant implementation effort is initiated, a Solution Specification should be created that will guide the implementation effort and ensure that the resulting solution will address end-user requirements in the manner expected. The Solution Specification is the primary tool used to secure agreement between end-users and the implementation team and then maintain alignment between the two groups throughout the implementation. Solution Specification Development is normally performed following the completion of an IT Process Assessment or Requirements Analysis effort.
Based on information gathered through previous assessment activities and during this effort, a Solution Specification is created that includes the following:
- Documented requirements.
- Features and benefits mapped to specific requirements addressed.
- Effort estimate for major functional areas, which enables granular analysis of impact, cost, and benefit.
- Explanation of any requirements that are not addressed by the solution.
- Commercial software modules incorporated into the specification.
- Metrics analyzed including data sources, collection mechanisms and analysis.
- Data processing and data interchange with existing applications.
- Operational and Executive Dashboards.
- Element levels to be managed and high-level discovery patterns for each.
- Properties to be maintained for each element level.
- Recommended implementation phases that enable the rapid delivery of value while moving towards the comprehensive solution.
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A clear business issues-focused decision-making process guides every stage of the project. The end result is a solution that completely addresses the target requirements, including the ever-present requirements of minimal cost, long-term sustainability, as well as the flexibility and scalability to meet new requirements as business services evolve.
