Learn about the requirements analysis technique of process modeling, and some tips for making it successful.
- Process models are kind of like…a good conversation starter.…They've a starting point of what will hopefully be…a meaningful conversation.…Process modeling is about creating a visual…to explain a process or sequence of activities.…It takes a lot of good conversations…to deliver valuable solutions.…That's probably why process modeling…is the most commonly used technique…for requirements analysis.…It's a multipurpose tool.…You can use Process Models to…Ignite dialog on the team,…See where details fit into the big picture,…Visualize the process,…Organize requirements information,…and Analyze various detailed aspects of the product,…system, or process.…
There are various levels of formality in process modeling,…and I typically prefer a more informal style.…I choose a more informal style,…because it supports the purpose…of requirements analysis work,…which tends to be more about dialog, alignment,…shared understanding,…and capturing a memory of a conversation…at many levels of detail.…I find most business requirements work…
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8/20/2017- Define elicitation and analysis.
- Identify why elicitation and analysis are important.
- Recognize the key mindsets to make elicitation and analysis successful.
- Explore the role of brainstorming in elicitation.
- Examine the fundamentals for utilizing observation in elicitation.
- Discover the usefulness of well-run requirement workshops.
- Identify the elements of a well-done context diagram.
- Identify the elements of a data flow diagram.
Skill Level Beginner
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Introduction
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Welcome1m 48s
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What you need to know1m 8s
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1. Elicitation and Analysis Overview
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Why is it important?2m 20s
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2. Elicitation Techniques
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Elicitation overview3m 30s
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Interviews3m 39s
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Brainstorming2m 48s
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Observation3m 15s
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Experiments2m 54s
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Workshops4m 5s
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3. Analysis Techniques
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Analysis overview3m 42s
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Process models4m 43s
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Context diagrams4m 56s
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Decision tables5m 6s
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Data flow diagrams3m 57s
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State and sequence diagrams2m 41s
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4. Tailoring to the Project or Product Type
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Conclusion
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Next steps1m 2s
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