Participation of team members on planning process

Branišová Jana

Abstract. This essay gets focus at importance of involving team members on planning process. It revolves three models of participation team members - dictatorial regime, voting and consultative body. It maps these models on different environments and tries to answer the question if the application of models depends on environment where team works. Which model can bring a project to a successful resolution? It tries to figure out what is the most suitable model for specific environment. Essay compares the development of the project team in the school environment with development in the environment of the company. It wonders which one is suitable for static and which one for dynamic environment.

How agile development replaced the old dinosaur

Fritscher Eduard

Abstract. In software projects and also like in projects from other fields, planning playes a huge role. Correct estimates contribute to the succes of projects. In my esseay I have focused on the comparision of the traditional methods of estimating processes in planning which are usually used in the waterfall modell and the methods which are used in agile development. I have analyzed the state in planning management with the focus of estimation techniques in the waterfall modell and agile methodologies. I have compared methods and techniques in estimation and planning. I have tried to point out how the situation have changed after agile methods came to the scene. Also in this essay I am trying to highlight the benefits and the need that development team should be involved in the estimating and the planning process.

If it does not work, it will have to

Konôpka Martin

Abstract. Important part of project planning is the creation of plan and its monitoring. However, activities planned for the completion of the project often take longer than was expected. There are several approaches for development of software projects and each uses different way of planning. Customer requirements for the software projects frequently change and so does the project plan even during its formation. Planning Manager must be able to respond to emerging changes in customer requirements or problems in implementation of the plan. The key thing is to visualize the plan but each approach for development offers different techniques. Since we do not know a way how to create perfect plan, there can be no perfect technique either. But we can combine the advantages of several techniques together. In the essay, we discuss combination of existing techniques for plan visualization in a traditional and agile approach.

How to not plan for failure

Michalec Peter

Abstract. Different methods for planning schedules are nowadays used not only in schools, but also in various companies or personal lives. It also plays a large role in software projects for both individuals and teams of people. Everyone tries to do their best to plan the project well, although the extent to which the project is well planned is hardly measurable. Custom software is created for many years and created several advices which managers should keep in mind during planning, so that their project will not fail. The scrum methodology as one of the agile software development methods, strives to provide solutions to improve and clarify the planning of software projects. After a few years of experience with this methodology, there are tips on how to improve such a little planning. It is important, however, to pay attention and try to follow these tips. This is especially important for inexperienced students, who for the first time face teamwork in the team project subject to our faculty.

Is planning in SCRUM so good for planning manager?

Roško Michal

Abstract. Planning of any project is a complex operation and planning of a project, which is based on costumer´s concept even more. Is therefore SCRUM using ideal in every case? However SCRUM is actively used and offers the possibility to create a product that is based on customer´s concept, but what factor do the experiences of team members play in the planning in SCRUM? What level of experience must the planning manager have? Many other questions come to mind, when you think about the title, if the planning in SCRUM is so good for the planning manager. Planning of each stage in SCRUM has its pitfalls and especially the planning can be affected by several factors. SCRUM is based on a team, but what happens if the team is not experienced enough? One of the major factors that affect several stages, not only the planning, is an experience, whether it is an experience of the team, team members or the planning manager.

Rise of forgotten son?

Šurek Marek

Abstract. Planning is one of the main components of development in any software product. We know different development models, which have its specifics. I’m interested in planning in Scrum methodology. My concerns belong to suitability of deployment in smaller and bigger software products. The highest importance is given to practical experience and usability in project planning. To cover complete area of Scrum, I based my opinion on practical and expert experience of people from business. I have also practical experience from middle size company which I’m going to share. Using Scrum in team project I consider as next area which deserves to discuss in adequate range.

Is that plan really so good?

Urbančok Maroš

Abstract. By the software development, especially large projects, planning should play a key role in the distribution of tasks. This area is evolving much faster than other sectors and the development brings with it many pitfalls. This progress must adapt the methods used in planning. But already in the plan developing, we can continuously check, if the plan goes to the wrong direction. Even before its execution is necessary to realize serious errors that could arise in planning. These are easily detected in the bud and thus later to eliminate or minimize their impact. There is a number of detectable errors. Some are serious and can threaten the project, others not. But they still can the project largely undermined.