Throughout a Scrum project,
it is very
important to ensure that intended benefits are being realized as originally
planned. Strong benefit realization planning and appropriate verification
techniques are required to confirm that the project deliverables with benefits
and value are being created by the Scrum team members. This ensures full
utilization of project resources. Prototype demonstration and functionality
simulation are some of the techniques for confirming benefits and value.
A benefit realization plan helps to forecast
contribution of individual project to the overall programme. The plan should be
an integral part of any project from start to end. Benefit Realization plan
helps to track the sustenance of intended benefits even after the end of a
Scrum project.
First step towards benefit realization plan
is to identify the intended benefits, stakeholders and the outcomes required
followed by measurement of realized benefit, allocation of delivery
responsibility, prioritization and identification of delivery dates.
Prioritization helps to focus on the benefits with more impact.
Revisiting the Benefit Realization plan at
predetermined review points helps the team members to decide whether the
changes incorporated are still providing the intended benefits. If the answer
is no, then the team should take corrective measures. Consensus of team members
and their involvement towards the same output will help the team to move ahead
in realizing the desired benefit.
A project manager is responsible for helping
the customer gain the desired business benefits. However, the truth is that
many successful projects have failed to deliver the desired benefits as
planned. Working closely with customers can more clearly determine whether the
features are adequate and it helps to make sure that the product gets embedded
in the organization. Customers might realize the need for additional features;
therefore, the development team should be able to accommodate such changes
during product development. Meeting customer expectations and interpreting
their requirements are key criteria in realizing benefits. It helps to gain
more support from customers and stakeholders.
Some of the techniques and methodologies to
confirm benefit realizations are carrying out visual presentation,
demonstration of prototypes, workshops and training, arranging product release
or launches, accommodating change and being creative in finding problem
solutions. Change during such approaches must be sustained even after the end
and it leads to realize desired benefits. After delivery of every successful
project it is very important to ensure that the product or service that was
delivered is used or implemented in the organization.
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