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Stella Geddes - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • PROFES - What formal models cannot show us: people issues during the prototyping process
    Product Focused Software Process Improvement, 2005
    Co-Authors: Steve Counsell, Emilia Mendes, Keith Phalp, Stella Geddes
    Abstract:

    Modelling a process using techniques such as Role Activity Diagrams (RADs) [13] can illustrate a large amount of useful information about the process under study. What they cannot show as easily however, are the informal practices during that process. In this paper, we analyse the prototyping process as part of an IS Development strategy across five companies. Interview text from project managers, prototypers and other Development Staff across the five companies was analysed. Interestingly, results point to several key recurring issues amongst Staff. These include non-adherence to any prototyping guidelines or standards, sketchy change request procedures, concern over time and cost deadlines and the importance attached to developer experience during the overall process. The notion of prototyping as a simple and easily managed Development strategy does not hold. Our analysis provides complementary qualitative data about the opinions of prototyping to inform business process re-engineering of those formal RADs.

  • what formal models cannot show us people issues during the prototyping process
    Lecture Notes in Computer Science, 2005
    Co-Authors: Steve Counsell, Emilia Mendes, Keith Phalp, Stella Geddes
    Abstract:

    Modelling a process using techniques such as Role Activity Diagrams (RADs) [13] can illustrate a large amount of useful information about the process under study. What they cannot show as easily however, are the informal practices during that process. In this paper, we analyse the prototyping process as part of an IS Development strategy across five companies. Interview text from project managers, prototypers and other Development Staff across the five companies was analysed. Interestingly, results point to several key recurring issues amongst Staff. These include non-adherence to any prototyping guidelines or standards, sketchy change request procedures, concern over time and cost deadlines and the importance attached to developer experience during the overall process. The notion of prototyping as a simple and easily managed Development strategy does not hold. Our analysis provides complementary qualitative data about the opinions of prototyping to inform business process re-engineering of those formal RADs.

Gerald P Marquis - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • application of traditional system design techniques to web site design
    Information & Software Technology, 2002
    Co-Authors: Gerald P Marquis
    Abstract:

    Abstract After several decades of computer program construction there emerged a set of principles that provided guidance to produce more manageable programs. With the emergence of the plethora of Internet web sites one wonders if similar guidelines are followed in their construction. Since this is a new technology no apparent universally accepted methods have emerged to guide the designer in Web site construction. This paper reviews the traditional principles of structured programming and the preferred characteristics of Web sites. Finally a mapping of how the traditional guidelines may be applied to Web site construction is presented. The application of the traditional principles of structured programming to the design of a Web site can provide a more usable site for the visitors to the site. The additional benefit of using these time-honored techniques is the creation of a Web site that will be easier to maintain by the Development Staff.

D G Fitzgerald - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Development Staff characteristics and service stability in leading australian owned information technology firms
    International Conference on Software Engineering, 1998
    Co-Authors: G W Morgan, Glenn Lowry, D G Fitzgerald
    Abstract:

    This paper reports empirical findings from an initial series of field case studies aimed at identifying and modelling the organisational characteristics and cultural qualities of excellence in leading Australian-owned information technology firms. Senior Staff in 15% of the top Australian IT firms were asked to identify and describe those key characteristics they looked for in hiring and keeping their Staff. The analysis of Staffing characteristics identified several differences from the commonly held view of the "typical" IS Staffer. The paper concludes with observations and recommendations for further research in subsequent case studies.

Steve Counsell - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • PROFES - What formal models cannot show us: people issues during the prototyping process
    Product Focused Software Process Improvement, 2005
    Co-Authors: Steve Counsell, Emilia Mendes, Keith Phalp, Stella Geddes
    Abstract:

    Modelling a process using techniques such as Role Activity Diagrams (RADs) [13] can illustrate a large amount of useful information about the process under study. What they cannot show as easily however, are the informal practices during that process. In this paper, we analyse the prototyping process as part of an IS Development strategy across five companies. Interview text from project managers, prototypers and other Development Staff across the five companies was analysed. Interestingly, results point to several key recurring issues amongst Staff. These include non-adherence to any prototyping guidelines or standards, sketchy change request procedures, concern over time and cost deadlines and the importance attached to developer experience during the overall process. The notion of prototyping as a simple and easily managed Development strategy does not hold. Our analysis provides complementary qualitative data about the opinions of prototyping to inform business process re-engineering of those formal RADs.

  • what formal models cannot show us people issues during the prototyping process
    Lecture Notes in Computer Science, 2005
    Co-Authors: Steve Counsell, Emilia Mendes, Keith Phalp, Stella Geddes
    Abstract:

    Modelling a process using techniques such as Role Activity Diagrams (RADs) [13] can illustrate a large amount of useful information about the process under study. What they cannot show as easily however, are the informal practices during that process. In this paper, we analyse the prototyping process as part of an IS Development strategy across five companies. Interview text from project managers, prototypers and other Development Staff across the five companies was analysed. Interestingly, results point to several key recurring issues amongst Staff. These include non-adherence to any prototyping guidelines or standards, sketchy change request procedures, concern over time and cost deadlines and the importance attached to developer experience during the overall process. The notion of prototyping as a simple and easily managed Development strategy does not hold. Our analysis provides complementary qualitative data about the opinions of prototyping to inform business process re-engineering of those formal RADs.

Ali Shurilla - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Environmental Scan: West Regional Report
    2012
    Co-Authors: Sara Van Offelen, Ellie M Mccann, Ali Shurilla
    Abstract:

    In 2010, the Extension Center for Family Development of the University of Minnesota launched a project to learn more about the current and future issues affecting families in Minnesota. During this environmental scan project, community-level interviews were conducted in 11 different regions of the state. This report summarizes the community-level interviews conducted in west Minnesota. University of Minnesota Extension Center for Family Development Staff members — Ali Shurilla, Mary Marczak, Jon Fu, and Heather Lee — assisted in the Development of this report.

  • Environmental Scan: Central Regional Report
    2012
    Co-Authors: Mary Caskey, Cindy Petersen, Patricia Stoppa, Ali Shurilla
    Abstract:

    In 2010, the Extension Center for Family Development of the University of Minnesota launched a project to learn more about the current and future issues affecting families in Minnesota. During this environmental scan project, community-level interviews were conducted in 11 different regions of the state. This report summarizes the community-level interviews conducted in central Minnesota. University of Minnesota Extension Center for Family Development Staff members — Ali Shurilla, Jon Fu, and Heather Lee — assisted in the Development of this report.

  • Environmental Scan: Northwest Regional Report
    2012
    Co-Authors: Jennifer Garbow, Deeann Leines, Ali Shurilla
    Abstract:

    In 2010, the Extension Center for Family Development of the University of Minnesota launched a project to learn more about the current and future issues affecting families in Minnesota. During this environmental scan project, community-level interviews were conducted in 11 different regions of the state. This report summarizes the community-level interviews conducted in northwest Minnesota. University of Minnesota Extension Center for Family Development Staff members — Ali Shurilla, Jon Fu, and Heather Lee — assisted in the Development of this report.

  • Environmental Scan: Metro Regional Report
    2012
    Co-Authors: Rose Allen, Rosemary K. Heins, Sue Hooper, Phalla Keo, Sharmyn Phipps, Felisha Rhodes, Suzanne Sheridan, Shelley Sherman, Ali Shurilla
    Abstract:

    In 2010, the Extension Center for Family Development of the University of Minnesota launched a project to learn more about the current and future issues affecting families in Minnesota. During this environmental scan project, community-level interviews were conducted in 11 different regions of the state. This report summarizes the community-level interviews conducted in metro Minnesota. University of Minnesota Extension Center for Family Development Staff members — Ali Shurilla, Mary Marczak, Jon Fu, and Heather Lee — assisted in the Development of this report.

  • Environmental Scan: Southeast Regional Report
    2012
    Co-Authors: Kay Lovett, Kathleen A Olson, Phyllis A Onstad, Ali Shurilla
    Abstract:

    In 2010, the Extension Center for Family Development of the University of Minnesota launched a project to learn more about the current and future issues affecting families in Minnesota. During this environmental scan project, community-level interviews were conducted in 11 different regions of the state. This report summarizes the community-level interviews conducted in southeast Minnesota. University of Minnesota Extension Center for Family Development Staff members — Ali Shurilla, Mary Marczak, Jon Fu, and Heather Lee — assisted in the Development of this report.