This case study summarizes Snowden Technologies' approach to adopting agile techniques for its product and custom software development for the mining industry. The company grew to over 30 developers across multiple offices, requiring a more consistent development process. They selected techniques from agile methodologies like XP, Scrum, and Crystal and implemented them incrementally. Key lessons included gradually introducing techniques through pilot projects, establishing clear communication channels, and integrating processes with development tools like Team Foundation Server to reinforce the new techniques. The approach helped improve code quality, scope definition, and overall development practices.
This document provides an overview of the Unified Process, Agile process, and process assessment. It defines the Unified Process as an iterative framework derived from UML that includes inception, elaboration, construction, and transition phases. Agile processes like Extreme Programming emphasize iterative development, collaboration, and responding to change. Process assessment involves objectively evaluating an organization's ability to meet process goals through stages of initiation, preparation, assessment, analysis and reporting, and closure.
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This document discusses critical success factors for adopting agile methodology. It conducted a survey of 200 IT professionals, though only 40 responded. The survey found that management involvement, team member readiness, and organization size significantly impact adopting agile software methodology. The document also reviews various agile methods like extreme programming, scrum, crystal and feature driven development, and compares them to traditional waterfall methods. It notes advantages of agile include short cycles, test-first development, and empowering teams, while waterfalls struggle with changing requirements.
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In the past few years, agile software development approach has emerged as a most attractive software development approach. A typical CASE environment consists of a number of CASE tools operating on a common hardware and software platform and note that there are a number of different classes of users of a CASE environment. In fact, some users such as software developers and managers wish to make use of CASE tools to support them in developing application systems and monitoring the progress of a project. This development approach has quickly caught the attention of a large number of software development firms. However, this approach particularly pays attention to development side of software development project while neglects critical aspects of requirements engineering process. In fact, there is no standard requirement engineering process in this approach and requirements engineering activities vary from situation to situation. As a result, there emerge a large number of problems which can lead the software development projects to failure. One of major drawbacks of agile approach is that it is suitable for small size projects with limited team size. Hence, it cannot be adopted for large size projects. We claim that this approach can be used for large size projects if traditional requirements engineering approach is combined with agile manifesto. In fact, the combination of traditional requirements engineering process and agile manifesto can also help resolve a large number of problems exist in agile development methodologies. As in software development the most important thing is to know the clear customer’s requirements and also through modeling (data modeling, functional modeling, behavior modeling). Using UML we are able to build efficient system starting from scratch towards the desired goal. Through UML we start from abstract model and develop the required system through going in details with different UML diagrams. Each UML diagram serves different goal towards implementing a whole project.
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Extreme Programming (XP) is an agile software development methodology that focuses on frequent delivery of working software, close collaboration between developers and customers, and simplicity. The core practices of XP include planning game, small releases, simple design, pair programming, collective code ownership, continuous integration, and testing. XP requires high collaboration and discipline from team members. It works best for small teams where communication is easy.
The document discusses the software development life cycle (SDLC) and different methodologies used in systems development. It describes the seven phases of the traditional waterfall SDLC model: planning, analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, and maintenance. It then covers agile methodologies like Scrum and Lean, which emphasize iterative development and customer collaboration. Key concepts in agile like user stories, estimating effort with story points, and Scrum ceremonies and roles are also explained.
This document provides an overview of the Unified Process, Agile process, and process assessment. It defines the Unified Process as an iterative framework derived from UML that includes inception, elaboration, construction, and transition phases. Agile processes like Extreme Programming emphasize iterative development, collaboration, and responding to change. Process assessment involves objectively evaluating an organization's ability to meet process goals through stages of initiation, preparation, assessment, analysis and reporting, and closure.
A study of critical success factors for adaption of agile methodologyIAEME Publication
This document discusses critical success factors for adopting agile methodology. It conducted a survey of 200 IT professionals, though only 40 responded. The survey found that management involvement, team member readiness, and organization size significantly impact adopting agile software methodology. The document also reviews various agile methods like extreme programming, scrum, crystal and feature driven development, and compares them to traditional waterfall methods. It notes advantages of agile include short cycles, test-first development, and empowering teams, while waterfalls struggle with changing requirements.
International Journal of Computational Engineering Research(IJCER)ijceronline
International Journal of Computational Engineering Research(IJCER) is an intentional online Journal in English monthly publishing journal. This Journal publish original research work that contributes significantly to further the scientific knowledge in engineering and Technology
Integrated Analysis of Traditional Requirements Engineering Process with Agil...zillesubhan
In the past few years, agile software development approach has emerged as a most attractive software development approach. A typical CASE environment consists of a number of CASE tools operating on a common hardware and software platform and note that there are a number of different classes of users of a CASE environment. In fact, some users such as software developers and managers wish to make use of CASE tools to support them in developing application systems and monitoring the progress of a project. This development approach has quickly caught the attention of a large number of software development firms. However, this approach particularly pays attention to development side of software development project while neglects critical aspects of requirements engineering process. In fact, there is no standard requirement engineering process in this approach and requirements engineering activities vary from situation to situation. As a result, there emerge a large number of problems which can lead the software development projects to failure. One of major drawbacks of agile approach is that it is suitable for small size projects with limited team size. Hence, it cannot be adopted for large size projects. We claim that this approach can be used for large size projects if traditional requirements engineering approach is combined with agile manifesto. In fact, the combination of traditional requirements engineering process and agile manifesto can also help resolve a large number of problems exist in agile development methodologies. As in software development the most important thing is to know the clear customer’s requirements and also through modeling (data modeling, functional modeling, behavior modeling). Using UML we are able to build efficient system starting from scratch towards the desired goal. Through UML we start from abstract model and develop the required system through going in details with different UML diagrams. Each UML diagram serves different goal towards implementing a whole project.
UNIT 4 - Topic 2 - Agile Development Methodologies (2 - XP).pdfRamosIvan2
Extreme Programming (XP) is an agile software development methodology that focuses on frequent delivery of working software, close collaboration between developers and customers, and simplicity. The core practices of XP include planning game, small releases, simple design, pair programming, collective code ownership, continuous integration, and testing. XP requires high collaboration and discipline from team members. It works best for small teams where communication is easy.
The document discusses the software development life cycle (SDLC) and different methodologies used in systems development. It describes the seven phases of the traditional waterfall SDLC model: planning, analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, and maintenance. It then covers agile methodologies like Scrum and Lean, which emphasize iterative development and customer collaboration. Key concepts in agile like user stories, estimating effort with story points, and Scrum ceremonies and roles are also explained.
This document discusses executing a fixed price distributed agile project for performance testing. Key points:
- The project involved performance testing a security product across hardware configurations and developing a testing framework.
- A phased approach was taken with the first phase involving strategy/planning at the customer site. The next two phases involved distributed execution and training/closure.
- Challenges included understanding the new product, executing in a fixed price model, and coordinating a distributed team. Daily stand-ups helped resolve issues and increase collaboration between distributed teams.
- The approach taken focused on collaboration between the customer and vendor to define requirements, develop a strategy, and implement lightweight agile processes to execute the project successfully in
This document summarizes the results of an online survey about factors influencing the adoption of agile practices. The survey received 103 responses. Based on the results, the authors hypothesized that: 1) Extreme Programming is the most popular adopted agile methodology. 2) Agile methodologies are chosen more by small teams. 3) Direct interaction with stakeholders is the most effective way to gather requirements. 4) User stories and diagrams are commonly used to capture requirements in agile. 5) Agile gives higher access to stakeholders to resolve problems quickly. 6) Adopting agile increases customer satisfaction and productivity. The survey results provide preliminary support for these hypotheses.
Lightweight processes are beginning to replace more formal methods. The motivation for this transition is based on many factors. The Internet, time to market, cost reduction, quality increases, market pressures, as well as the popularization of these programming methods. This series of articles will investigate the various lightweight methods, their impact on the management of software development projects and the processes by which managers can determine the appropriateness and usefulness of the various processes. The definition of a lightweight Process is more difficult than it would first appear. This article outlines the foundations of a heavyweight process and describes the appropriate pieces that can be converted to lightweight.
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The document provides an overview of different categories of development methods including code and fix, serial, iterative, and agile approaches. It then discusses why an agile methodology would be suitable for the team described, which includes small teams without full-time roles like designers or testers. The document outlines several popular agile methodologies like Scrum, Extreme Programming (XP), Crystal, Dynamic Systems Development Method (DSDM), Lean, and Feature-Driven Development (FDD). It compares the characteristics, processes, artifacts, and ceremonies of Scrum and XP in more detail. Finally, it discusses how to implement Scrum for a specific project called Mercury Rod, including establishing roles, building a backlog, planning sprints,
A Survey Of Agile Development MethodologiesAbdul Basit
In this Article,
we provide an introduction to agile development methodologies and an overview of four
specific methodologies:
• Extreme Programming
• Crystal Methods
• Scrum
• Feature Driven Development
Agile techniques that utilize iterative development are broadly used in various industry projects as a lightweight development technique which can satisfy the continuous changes of requirements. Short repetitions are used that are required for efficient product delivery. Traditional and old software development methods are not much efficient and effective to control the rapid change in requirements. Despite the benefits of Agile, criticism on agile methodology states that it couldn’t succeed to pay attention to architectural and design issues and therefore is bound to produce small design-decisions. The past decade has observed numerous changes in systems development with many organizations accepting agile techniques as a viable methodology for developing systems. An increase in the number of research studies reveals the growing demand and acceptance of agile methodologies. While most research has focused on acceptance rate and adaptation of agile practices, there is very limited knowledge of their post-adoption usage and incorporation within organizations. Several factors explain the effective usage of agile methodologies. A combination of previous research in Agile Methodologies, Diffusion of Innovations, Information Systems implementation, and Systems Development has been carried out to develop a research model that identifies the main factors relevant to the propagation and effective usage of agile methodologies in organizations.
System Development Overview Assignment 3Ashley Fisher
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This document discusses various process models for software engineering. It begins by defining what a process model is and explaining why they are useful. It then covers traditional sequential models like waterfall and V-model. Iterative and incremental models like prototyping and spiral modeling are described which allow for software to evolve through iterations. Other topics covered include concurrent modeling, component-based development, formal methods, aspects, unified process and personal software process. The document provides details on different process patterns, assessment methods and considerations for evolutionary processes.
The document describes the Agile Unified Process (AUP) which includes disciplines, phases, and milestones. The disciplines are activities like modeling, implementation, testing, and project management. The phases are Inception, Elaboration, Construction, and Transition which are performed sequentially. Inception involves defining scope, estimating costs, risks, and feasibility. Elaboration proves the architecture by building a working prototype. Construction develops the system for testing. Transition focuses on testing and delivering the system into production.
The Many approaches and methodologies are available in the development of software with error free to its end user by fulfilling the values of stake-holders. Among the available methodologies Agile is a popular methodology which is introduced in 2001. Agile consists of various development processes such as Scrum, XP, Kanban, Lean and others. Among them Lean is one of the methodology in development of software domain which is adapted from Toyota Production System. This paper concentrates on how Lean sustains in the business stagnation because there exists some problems such as missing deadline, over development and ineffective management. Lean is having its own advantages and pitfalls. To overcome the pitfalls of Lean an adaptive approach is needed which may fit with existing industry standards.
This document provides an overview of software processes and frameworks. It discusses that a software process defines the tasks and activities required to develop high-quality software. Common framework activities include communication, planning, modeling, construction, and deployment. The document also introduces process models and maturity levels, noting that the Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) defines levels of process capability from incomplete to optimized.
- Prasanth Kumar Pendam has over 9.5 years of experience in manual testing including team leading activities. He has strong experience in test planning, test case design, and working with tools like CA Clarity PPM and HP Service Manager.
- He is proficient in various phases of the software development life cycle including requirements analysis, testing, documentation, and deployment testing.
- He has worked on several projects as a technology lead and senior test engineer, with responsibilities including requirement gathering, test case preparation, automation, and issue tracking.
RUP is a framework developed by Rational Corporation, a division of IBM. Open UP is an open source process framework developed by the Eclipse Foundation. OUM is a framework developed by Oracle to support all Oracle products. RUP contains four phases: Inception, Elaboration, Construction, and Transition. It is an iterative process where requirements are further defined in each phase and risks are mitigated.
A sustainable procedural method of software design process improvementsnooriasukmaningtyas
In practice, the software process is an intermediate phase for enhancement and improvements the design for different types of software products and help developers to converts the specified requirements into prototypes that implement the design into reality. The objective of this paper is to provide software developers, designers and software engineers who work in small companies with a standards-based process improvement using a procedural method technique including detailed steps for designing the small software systems into their companies. The method used in this paper includes 1) analysis four different types of commonly design processes used by industry such as CMMI, conventional or software process in ISO 19759, generic and engineering design processes. 2) mapping between those four design processes. 3) collect the dispersed design concepts proposed by those four processes. 4) proposed a sustainable procedural method of software design process improvements 5) Illustration of the applicability of the proposed approach using A template-based implementation. The primary result of this study is a guideline procedure with detailed steps for software design process improvements to help and guide developers in small companies to analyze and design a small software scales with limited cost and duration. In conclusion, this paper proposed a method to improve the design process for different kinds of the software systems using a templatebased implementation to reduce the cost, effort and time needed in the implementation phase in small companies. The scientific implication behind a template-based implementation helps the system and software engineering to use this template easily in their small companies; because most of the time those engineering developers are responsible for analyzing, designing, implementing and testing their software systems during the whole software life cycle.
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Show all of the major deliverables in the course, the topic/course objectives that apply to each deliverable, and lastly, align each deliverable to the applicable University Mission Critical Competencies and the course-specific Domains and Competencies (see Appendix A).
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Now the Earth has had wide variations in atmospheric CO2-level throughout its long history before the evolution of humans and certainly before the Industrial Revolutions.In terms of the oceans and the Earth's whole history then could you find information to support the coal and oil industry's claims that we're NOT the cause of climate change? Do some research and cite other factors in climate besides CO2 levels that would support your claims. Also read the attached article about the controversy. Remember too that there is a lot of money and certainly politics involved in this issue. Some scientists have built their whole careers on trying to prove or disprove the human connections to global warming.
As you'll see when you do your research the figures for sea-level rise are all over the place. That's because they're based on models that are even more complex than hurricane tracking models (they drive even supercomputers nuts).
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is relative. If you check a geologic map you'll see that just about every piece of land on Earth has been underwater at least once. That's why sedimentary rocks are the most common type of land surface rock. Sea-level has been up and down thousands of times in the Earth's long history. We're just living on the "latest edition" of our planet. Also the one thing that I want everybody to learn from this course: we live on the Earth and we certainly affect it but
we
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The document discusses systems analysis and design. It provides an overview of the software development life cycle (SDLC) and various methodologies including Rational Unified Process (RUP), Agile, Scrum, eXtreme Programming (XP), and others. It describes the phases of RUP including inception, elaboration, construction, and transition. It also discusses key aspects of RUP like risk-driven development, use case driven development, and architecture-centric design.
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ISP Instructions
Use this form to develop your Individual Success Plan (ISP) for NRS-493, the Professional Capstone and Practicum course. An individual success plan maps out what you, the RN-to-BSN student, needs to accomplish in order to be successful as you work through this course and complete your overall program of study. You will also share this with your preceptor at the beginning and end of this course so that he or she will know what you need to accomplish.
In this ISP, you will identify all of the objectives and assignments relating to the 100 direct clinical practice experience hours and the 25 indirect clinical practice hours you need to complete by the end of this course. Use this template to specify the date by which you will complete each assignment. Your plan should include a self-assessment of how you met all applicable GCU RN-to-BSN Domains & Competencies (see Appendix A). General Requirements
Use the following information to ensure successful completion of each assignment as it pertains to deliverables due in this course:
· Use the Individual Success Plan to develop a personal plan for completing your clinical practice experience hours and self-assess how you will meet the GCU RN-to-BSN University Mission Critical Competencies and the Programmatic Domains & Competencies (Appendix A) related to that course.
Show all of the major deliverables in the course, the topic/course objectives that apply to each deliverable, and lastly, align each deliverable to the applicable University Mission Critical Competencies and the course-specific Domains and Competencies (see Appendix A).
Completing your ISP does not earn clinical practice experience hours, nor does telephone conference time, or time spent with your preceptor.
· Within the Individual Success Plan, ensure you identify all graded course assignments and indirect clinical assignments listed in the table on the next page.
Topic
Graded Assignment
Indirect Clinical Assignments
Topic 1
1. Individual Success Plan
2. Reflection Journal Entry
1. List of potential topics for the change proposal
Topic 2
1. Topic Selection Approval Paper
2. Reflection Journal Entry
1. Search the literature for supporting journal articles
2. Summary of topic category; community or leadership
Topic 3
1. PICOT Question Paper
2. Reflection Journal Entry
1. List of objectives
Topic 4
1. Literature Evaluation Table
2. Reflection Journal Entry
1. List of measurable outcomes
Topic 5
1. Reflection Journal Entry
1. Summary of the strategic plan
2. Midterm E.
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Now the Earth has had wide variations in atmospheric CO2-level throughout its long history before the evolution of humans and certainly before the Industrial Revolutions.In terms of the oceans and the Earth's whole history then could you find information to support the coal and oil industry's claims that we're NOT the cause of climate change? Do some research and cite other factors in climate besides CO2 levels that would support your claims. Also read the attached article about the controversy. Remember too that there is a lot of money and certainly politics involved in this issue. Some scientists have built their whole careers on trying to prove or disprove the human connections to global warming.
As you'll see when you do your research the figures for sea-level rise are all over the place. That's because they're based on models that are even more complex than hurricane tracking models (they drive even supercomputers nuts).
Now the term
"sea-level"
is relative. If you check a geologic map you'll see that just about every piece of land on Earth has been underwater at least once. That's why sedimentary rocks are the most common type of land surface rock. Sea-level has been up and down thousands of times in the Earth's long history. We're just living on the "latest edition" of our planet. Also the one thing that I want everybody to learn from this course: we live on the Earth and we certainly affect it but
we
DO NOT control it
even though we like to think we do. We're just riding this wet rock through space.
As for the continuing scientific controversy check out this recent article:
Climate panel: warming 'extremely likely' man-made
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NR224 Fundamentals SkillsTopic Safety Goals BOOK P.docxhoney725342
This document discusses a nursing fundamentals skills assignment on safety goals. The assignment introduces students to the National Patient Safety Goals developed by The Joint Commission, specifically the Speak Up Initiatives program, which is designed to empower patients to take an active role in their own healthcare safety by speaking up about concerns. The document provides guidelines for the assignment and references a nursing fundamentals textbook for further information.
Clinical mentors were interviewed about their experiences mentoring culturally and linguistically diverse nursing students. Mentors stated that empathy motivated them but they experienced a lack of support which caused strain. While mentors initially had fears of unknown cultures, positive mentoring experiences reduced this fear. Continuous education on intercultural communication could help mentors develop expertise to benefit students, patients, and staff.
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Now that you’ve seen all of the elements contributing to the Devil’s Canyon enterprise architecture, Justin wants to move forward with developing privacy policies to ensure videos aren’t distributed or uploaded to the net without the consent of the people in them. This opens a much larger conversation: Devil’s Canyon is also in need of a complete security plan, as well as risk assessments.
In a 2- to 3-page rationale and table,
prepare
the following information to present to the Devil’s Canyon team:
Explain the relationship between policies and security plans. Identify potential policy needs, noting Justin’s privacy policy, in relation to the Devil’s Canyon enterprise structure.
Outline the importance of a security plan in relation to security roles and safeguards.
Analyze at least 5 security-related risks/threats that Devil’s Canyon may face.
Assess the probability and impact to the Devil’s Canyon if each risk occurs. Based on these two factors, determine the overall risk level. For purposes of this assignment, evaluate and categorize each factor as low, medium, or high, and create a table to illustrate the risks. For example, a risk/threat with a low likelihood of occurrence and a high impact would represent an overall medium risk.
Consider digital elements mentioned in the designing of the enterprise architecture, such as software, hardware, proposed security measures, smart lift tickets, web cam systems, and smartphones.
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NR360 We Can But Dare We.docx Revised 5 ‐ 9 .docxhoney725342
NR360 We Can But Dare We.docx Revised 5 ‐ 9 ‐ 16 DA/LS/psb 07.14.16 1
NR360 INFORMATION SYSTEMS IN HEALTHCARE
Required Uniform Assignment: We Can, but Dare We?
PURPOSE
The purpose of this assignment is to investigate smartphone and social media use in healthcare and to
apply professional, ethical, and legal principles to their appropriate use in healthcare technology.
Course Outcomes
This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes.
• CO #4: Investigate safeguards and decision‐making support tools embedded in patient
care technologies and information systems to support a safe practice environment for
both patients and healthcare workers. (PO 4)
• CO #6: Discuss the principles of data integrity, professional ethics, and legal
requirements related to data security, regulatory requirements, confidentiality, and
client’s right to privacy. (PO 6)
• CO #8: Discuss the value of best evidence as a driving force to institute change in the
delivery of nursing care (PO 8)
DUE DATE
See Course Schedule in Syllabus. The college’s Late Assignment Policy applies to this activity.
TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE
This assignment is worth a total of 240 points.
Requirements
1. Research, compose, and type a scholarly paper based on the scenario described below, and
choose a conclusion scenario to discuss within the body of your paper. Reflect on lessons
learned in this class about technology, privacy concerns, and legal and ethical issues and
addressed each of these concepts in the paper, reflecting on the use of smartphones and social
media in healthcare. Consider the consequences of such a scenario. Do not limit your review of
the literature to the nursing discipline only because other health professionals are using the
technology, and you may need to apply critical thinking skills to its applications in this scenario.
2. Use Microsoft Word and APA formatting. Consult your copy of the Publication Manual of the
American Psychological Association, sixth edition, as well as the resources in Doc Sharing if you
have questions (e.g., margin size, font type and size (point), use of third person, etc.). Take
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advantage of the writing service SmartThinking, which is accessed by clicking on the link called
the Tutor Source, found under the Course Home area.
3. The length of the paper should be four to five pages, excluding the title page and the reference
page. Limit the references to a few key sources (minimum of three required).
4. The paper will contain an introduction that catches the attention of the reader, states the
purpose of the paper, and provides a narrative outline of what will follow (i.e., the assignment
criteria).
5. In the body of the paper, discuss the scenario in relation to HIPAA, leg.
Nurse Practitioner Diagnosis- Chest Pain.
SOAP
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NURS 6002 Foundations of Graduate StudyAcademic and P.docxhoney725342
NURS 6002: Foundations of Graduate Study
Academic and Professional Success Plan Template
Prepared by:
<INSERT NAME>
Professional Development
Statement of Purpose
My main objective is to complete my master’s degree so as to qualify as a psych nurse practitioner. My focus is to learn how I can apply the knowledge I have gained from this program in delivering high-quality patient care. Consequently, I have developed several goals that I need to achieve so that they can help me in meeting y main objective.
Curriculum Vitae for Psych Nurse
PROFESIONAL BACKGROUND
Graduate in Psych Nursing from Warren University with experience of more than two years in nursing practice. Skill as a youth coach, identifying problems, and applying the most appropriate techniques for each case. Collaborator, team worker, with a good relationship with patients and experienced in preparing patient care programs.
COMPETENCES
-Diagnosis of problems.
-Direct interventions.
-Consultation and treatment.
-Development of programs.
-Easy for personal relationships.
-Collaborative team worker.
-Experience with students with special needs.
-Good adaptation to different tasks.
EXPERIENCE
· John Hopkins Hospital Practice in Psych Nursing from January 2017 to the present
· One-time actions with conflictive patients in crisis situations.
· Preparation of intervention projects in the hospital environment for patients at risk of social exclusion.
TRAINING
· Degree in Psych nursing. Walden University
CERTIFICATES
SOCIAL WORK
· Volunteer in Walden community working with minors in areas of social exclusion.
LANGUAGES
· English
SKILLS VOCATION
· Service.
· Responsibility and seriousness.
· Pharmacology knowledge.
· Ability to work under pressure and in emergency situations.
· Knowledge of nutrition and psychology.
· Resolute person.
· dealing with older adults and children.
· Extensive use of computer tools.
Professional Development Goals
The first thing that should be noted is that psych nursing is a recent academic option, which is highly relevant that more people are trained in it and help to broaden and deepen the scientific foundation of the care it offers. Although the psych nurses are already able to carry out different activities without the need for another health professional to indicate them, it is important that they can acquire greater independence so that their contribution is even greater, which is my first professional development goal. Therefore, the degree in psych nursing must be strengthened, with studies and evidence that allow the framework of the work of those who practice it to grow and, in turn, encourage its professionals to intervene promptly to avoid complicating the medical situation of a patient.
I would like to be supportive, have a vocation for service, be responsible, and be organized. It is these basic qualities that will allow me to develop a nursing career. The organization and responsibility would be oriented there because the nurse, by nat.
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Nurse workforce shortage are predicted to get worse as baby boomers age and healthcare needs increase (AACN, n.d.). Registered nurse openings increase as nurses are retiring and leaving the workforce for various reasons such as burnout (AACN, n.d.). Enrollment increases to nursing educational programs does not meet the demand for nurses (AACN, n.d.). Nursing leader interventions that will impact the shortage is a focus on retention of nurses, attention to safe staffing ratios, and attention to quality care.
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Now, for the exam itself. Below are 4 questions. You need to answer .docxhoney725342
Now, for the exam itself. Below are 4 questions. You need to answer 2 of them with a mix of your ideas, quotes from the text, and some secondary research (non-Wikipedia, non-Litcharts). I am looking for about 5 pages for both mini-essays combined. The due date will be April 9 by 11:59pm. No extensions.
Questions:
1. Often we attribute cowardice for Hamlet’s lack of action in the face of an obvious call for revenge. Is there some other way to view Hamlet the character?
2. The death of Ophelia comes as a result of the dual grief for the loss of her father and the loss of her true love . Why would you say that Hamlet reacts so radically different to the same circumstances?
3. What would you say is the horror that Kurtz sees in his mind’s eye moments before his death? Is it simply a late late condemnation of colonialism?
4. Marlowe’s lie in Chapter 3 has been written about to death in academic circles. Gather two analytical interpretations of the lie and offer me another way of looking at this climactic moment.
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Nur-501-AP4- Philosophical and Theoretical Evidence-Based research.docxhoney725342
Nur-501-AP4- Philosophical and Theoretical Evidence-Based research
Watson’s philosophy and science of caring has four major concepts: human being, health, environment/society, and nursing Butts & Rich, 2015). In Watson’s view, the disease might be cured, but illness would remain because, without caring, health is not attained. Caring is the essence of nursing and connotes responsiveness between the nurse and the person; the nurse co-participates with the person. Watson contends that caring can assist the person to gain control, become knowledgeable, and promote health changes.
According to Watson (2009), the core of the Theory of Caring is that “humans cannot be treated as objects and that humans cannot be separated from self, other, nature, and the larger workforce.” Her theory encompasses the whole world of nursing; with the emphasis placed on the interpersonal process between the caregiver and care recipient. The theory is focused on “the centrality of human caring and on the caring-to-caring transpersonal relationship and its healing potential for both the one who is caring and the one who is being cared for” (Watson, 2009). The structure for the science of caring is built upon ten carative factors. Among them are human altruistic values, faith-hope, sensitivity to one’s self or other, trust, human caring relationship, and promotion of self-expression (.
Watson defines Human being as a valued person to be cared for, respected, nurtured, understood, and assisted, in general a philosophical view of a person as a fully functional integrated self. Personhood is viewed as greater than and different from the sum of his or her parts which are mind-body-soul-connection (Butt & Rich 2015)
The personhood concept in Watson theory of caring implies that patients are not all the same. Each person brings a unique background of experiences, values, and cultural perspective to health care encounter. Caring facilitates a nurse’s ability to know a patient, allowing the nurse to recognize a patient’s problem and find and implement individualized solution on the patient’s unique needs.
Knowing the person allows the nurse to avoid assumptions, to center on the one cared for (Keller, 2013). It also gives the nurse to opportunity to assess thoroughly by seeking clues to clarify the issue that the individual is going through.
The concept of personhood also integrates the human caring processes with healing environment, incorporating the life-generating and life receiving processes of human caring and healing for nurses and their patient. The concept put emphasis on developing a caring relationship with the person as a nurse and listen to the person’ stories to fully understand the meaning an impact of the individual’s condition. This information and understanding helps in the development and delivery of individualized patient centered care. The transpersonal caring theory rejects disease orientation to health care and places care before cure. When the .
NU32CH19-Foltz ARI 9 July 2012 1945Population-Level Inter.docxhoney725342
NU32CH19-Foltz ARI 9 July 2012 19:45
Population-Level Intervention
Strategies and Examples
for Obesity Prevention
in Children∗
Jennifer L. Foltz,1 Ashleigh L. May,1 Brook Belay,1
Allison J. Nihiser,2 Carrie A. Dooyema,1
and Heidi M. Blanck1
1Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity, 2Division of Population Health,
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia 30341; email: [email protected]
Annu. Rev. Nutr. 2012. 32:391–415
First published online as a Review in Advance on
April 23, 2012
The Annual Review of Nutrition is online at
nutr.annualreviews.org
This article’s doi:
10.1146/annurev-nutr-071811-150646
0199-9885/12/0821-0391$20.00
∗This is a work of the U.S. Government and is
not subject to copyright protection in the
United States.
Keywords
obesity prevention, children, nutrition, physical activity, interventions
Abstract
With obesity affecting approximately 12.5 million American youth,
population-level interventions are indicated to help support healthy
behaviors. The purpose of this review is to provide a summary of
population-level intervention strategies and specific intervention exam-
ples that illustrate ways to help prevent and control obesity in children
through improving nutrition and physical activity behaviors. Informa-
tion is summarized within the settings where children live, learn, and
play (early care and education, school, community, health care, home).
Intervention strategies are activities or changes intended to promote
healthful behaviors in children. They were identified from (a) systematic
reviews; (b) evidence- and expert consensus–based recommendations,
guidelines, or standards from nongovernmental or federal agencies;
and finally (c) peer-reviewed synthesis reviews. Intervention examples
illustrate how at least one of the strategies was used in a particular
setting. To identify interventions examples, we considered (a) peer-
reviewed literature as well as (b) additional sources with research-tested
and practice-based initiatives. Researchers and practitioners may use
this review as they set priorities and promote integration across settings
and to find research- and practice-tested intervention examples that can
be replicated in their communities for childhood obesity prevention.
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Nurse Working in the CommunityDescribe the community nurses.docxhoney725342
Nurse Working in the Community
Describe the community nurse's roles in assisting individuals, families, and communities. Include what barriers or challenges the nurse would need to overcome to achieve these goals.
Reference: Stanhope, M. & Lancaster, J. (2018). Foundations for Population Health in Community/Public Health Nursing (5 th ed.). Elsevier. (e-Book)
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nursing diagnosis1. Decreased Cardiac Output related to Alter.docxhoney725342
nursing diagnosis
1. Decreased Cardiac Output
related to Altered myocardial contractility
2.
Risk for Impaired Skin Integrity
related to immobility
3.
Activity Intolerance
related to immobility
4. Risk for Infection related to Inadequate primary defenses: broken skin, traumatized tissues; environmental exposure
5. Risk for Impaired Gas Exchange related to Alveolar/capillary membrane changes: interstitial, pulmonary edema, congestion
6.
Excess Fluid Volume related to
increased antidiuretic hormone (ADH) production, and sodium/water retention.
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Nursing Documentation Is it valuable Discuss the value of nursin.docxhoney725342
"Nursing Documentation: Is it valuable?" Discuss the value of nursing documentation in healthcare planning. Compare these purposes with the documentation format used in your area of practice. What are potential uses of the data you collect beyond the care of the individual patient?
Please reference Sewell, J. (2016). Informatics & Nursing:
Opportunities & Challenges
(5th ed.) Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins: Philadelphia.
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NR631 Concluding Graduate Experience - Scope : Project Management & Leadership
(This document must be attached as an appendix to the professional, scholarly paper explaining what you are doing. Include title page, headings, introduction, body of paper, summary and at least three current, relevant references. All information in this form below must be professional, complete sentences in APA format)
Appendix A: Scope Statement
Organization’s Name:
Project’s Name:
Project Manager:
Sponsor(s), Title:
Organizational Priority (High, Medium, Low):
______________________________________________________________________
Mission Statement:
Measureable Project Objectives – (Use 5 W’s and H. Sipes, 2016):
Justification of Project:
Implementation Strategy:
Project Resources – Human and Technical:
Completion Date:
Measures of Success – Include all Metrics:
Assumptions:
Constraints:
APPROVALSPrint or Type NameSignatureDate
Project Manager Approval:
Owner or Sponsor Title and Approval:
This document must be approved by sponsor before submission to Dropbox
Project Scope and Charter
Guidelines and Scoring Rubric
Purpose
This assignment is designed to help students lay the groundwork for their project plans with the help of mentors and professors. The mentor becomes a team member for the project that the student will manage. The student will identify the stakeholders, the project priority, how the measurable goals will be met for a successful project, and who will receive the report of the results of the project. The scope document describes the parameters of the project, including what can and cannot be accomplished and the measurable objectives and outcome measures. The project charter describes and defines the project. When the sponsor signs off on the project, it becomes the document that authorizes the project.
Week 2, you will complete the project scope and charter. Based on the information from the mentor and professor, each student finalizes and completes the project charter and scope documents or statements. The project scope must be approved by your practicum organization. Your mentor should help you obtain approval. Project approval must be received prior to submitting these documents. Appendices are provided for both of these documents in Course Resources.
Due Date: Sunday at 11:59 p.m. MT at the end of Week 2
Total Points Possible: 100
Requirements
1. Complete the Project Scope document, including signatures of approval.
1. Complete the Project Charter document.
1. Documents are attached as appendices to a professional scholarly paper following the guidelines for writing professional papers found in Course Resources.
1. Grammar, spelling, punctuation, references, and citations are consistent with formal academic writing and APA format as expressed in the sixth edition of the manual.
Preparing the Paper
1. All aspects of the Project Scope document must be completed, including signatures.
1. All aspects o.
Number 11. Describe at least five populations who are vulner.docxhoney725342
Number 1
1. Describe at least five populations who are vulnerable to PTSD
2. What are eight DSM5 criteria for PTSD
3. Describe possible signs and symptoms a client experiencing PTSD could exhibit
4. Describe at least five triggers and how they can be manifested in client experiencing PTSD
5. Describe five treatment options for clients experiencing PTSD
Number 2
1) Describe some day to day challenges that face people who are voice hearers
2) Explain the subjective experience of hearing voices that are disturbing
3) Describe cultural humility for people who hear distressing voices through self-reflection, self-awareness and self-critique
4) What other conditions can stimulate or trigger hearing voices in the mind?
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ntertainment, the media, and sometimes public leaders can perpetuate.docxhoney725342
ntertainment, the media, and sometimes public leaders can perpetuate anxieties about the prevalence of crime, leading to feelings of vulnerability. Was there ever a more innocent, less crime-ridden era? If so, might the country be able to return to this state of perceived safety sometime in the future?
For this Discussion, imagine you are designing the police force of the future. Would you choose to expand or restrict that force’s role? Consider also how your decision might change the public perception of crime and safety.
By Day 3 of Week 2
Post:
To what degree do you think the role of law enforcement
should or should not
expand in the future? Why?
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Now that you have completed Lesson 23 & 24 and have thought a.docxhoney725342
Now that you have completed Lesson 23 & 24 and have thought about the factors that affect the health of various communities, do the following:
Identify prevalent issues or diseases that affect the health of your community (the specific populations you serve).
Compare and contrast two (2) specific populations in your practice that are affected by the above issue(s) or disease(s) by listing their commonalities and their differences.
Base on the information above, how can you change or refine your practice to meet each community's specific needs?
Your paper should:
be typed doubled-space.
a total of 100 to 200 words (not counting your list of commonalities and differences).
Use factual information.
be original work and will be checked for plagiarism.
have required APA format if references are utilized – type references according to the
APA Style Guide
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nothing wrong with the paper, my professor just wants it to be in an.docxhoney725342
nothing wrong with the paper, my professor just wants it to be in an outline format and also include how this information is relevant to the Saint Leo University Core Values of
Excellence
and
Integrity
in the context of health care policy analysis.
I will attach the original paper that was submitted as well as the guideline that my professor provided me. The topic cannot be changed "Drug enforcement program for WIC".
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Leveraging Generative AI to Drive Nonprofit InnovationTechSoup
In this webinar, participants learned how to utilize Generative AI to streamline operations and elevate member engagement. Amazon Web Service experts provided a customer specific use cases and dived into low/no-code tools that are quick and easy to deploy through Amazon Web Service (AWS.)
Temple of Asclepius in Thrace. Excavation resultsKrassimira Luka
The temple and the sanctuary around were dedicated to Asklepios Zmidrenus. This name has been known since 1875 when an inscription dedicated to him was discovered in Rome. The inscription is dated in 227 AD and was left by soldiers originating from the city of Philippopolis (modern Plovdiv).
LAND USE LAND COVER AND NDVI OF MIRZAPUR DISTRICT, UPRAHUL
This Dissertation explores the particular circumstances of Mirzapur, a region located in the
core of India. Mirzapur, with its varied terrains and abundant biodiversity, offers an optimal
environment for investigating the changes in vegetation cover dynamics. Our study utilizes
advanced technologies such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and Remote sensing to
analyze the transformations that have taken place over the course of a decade.
The complex relationship between human activities and the environment has been the focus
of extensive research and worry. As the global community grapples with swift urbanization,
population expansion, and economic progress, the effects on natural ecosystems are becoming
more evident. A crucial element of this impact is the alteration of vegetation cover, which plays a
significant role in maintaining the ecological equilibrium of our planet.Land serves as the foundation for all human activities and provides the necessary materials for
these activities. As the most crucial natural resource, its utilization by humans results in different
'Land uses,' which are determined by both human activities and the physical characteristics of the
land.
The utilization of land is impacted by human needs and environmental factors. In countries
like India, rapid population growth and the emphasis on extensive resource exploitation can lead
to significant land degradation, adversely affecting the region's land cover.
Therefore, human intervention has significantly influenced land use patterns over many
centuries, evolving its structure over time and space. In the present era, these changes have
accelerated due to factors such as agriculture and urbanization. Information regarding land use and
cover is essential for various planning and management tasks related to the Earth's surface,
providing crucial environmental data for scientific, resource management, policy purposes, and
diverse human activities.
Accurate understanding of land use and cover is imperative for the development planning
of any area. Consequently, a wide range of professionals, including earth system scientists, land
and water managers, and urban planners, are interested in obtaining data on land use and cover
changes, conversion trends, and other related patterns. The spatial dimensions of land use and
cover support policymakers and scientists in making well-informed decisions, as alterations in
these patterns indicate shifts in economic and social conditions. Monitoring such changes with the
help of Advanced technologies like Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems is
crucial for coordinated efforts across different administrative levels. Advanced technologies like
Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
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Changes in vegetation cover refer to variations in the distribution, composition, and overall
structure of plant communities across different temporal and spatial scales. These changes can
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Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering
Syllabus
Chapter-1
Introduction to objective, scope and outcome the subject
Chapter 2
Introduction: Scope and Specialization of Civil Engineering, Role of civil Engineer in Society, Impact of infrastructural development on economy of country.
Chapter 3
Surveying: Object Principles & Types of Surveying; Site Plans, Plans & Maps; Scales & Unit of different Measurements.
Linear Measurements: Instruments used. Linear Measurement by Tape, Ranging out Survey Lines and overcoming Obstructions; Measurements on sloping ground; Tape corrections, conventional symbols. Angular Measurements: Instruments used; Introduction to Compass Surveying, Bearings and Longitude & Latitude of a Line, Introduction to total station.
Levelling: Instrument used Object of levelling, Methods of levelling in brief, and Contour maps.
Chapter 4
Buildings: Selection of site for Buildings, Layout of Building Plan, Types of buildings, Plinth area, carpet area, floor space index, Introduction to building byelaws, concept of sun light & ventilation. Components of Buildings & their functions, Basic concept of R.C.C., Introduction to types of foundation
Chapter 5
Transportation: Introduction to Transportation Engineering; Traffic and Road Safety: Types and Characteristics of Various Modes of Transportation; Various Road Traffic Signs, Causes of Accidents and Road Safety Measures.
Chapter 6
Environmental Engineering: Environmental Pollution, Environmental Acts and Regulations, Functional Concepts of Ecology, Basics of Species, Biodiversity, Ecosystem, Hydrological Cycle; Chemical Cycles: Carbon, Nitrogen & Phosphorus; Energy Flow in Ecosystems.
Water Pollution: Water Quality standards, Introduction to Treatment & Disposal of Waste Water. Reuse and Saving of Water, Rain Water Harvesting. Solid Waste Management: Classification of Solid Waste, Collection, Transportation and Disposal of Solid. Recycling of Solid Waste: Energy Recovery, Sanitary Landfill, On-Site Sanitation. Air & Noise Pollution: Primary and Secondary air pollutants, Harmful effects of Air Pollution, Control of Air Pollution. . Noise Pollution Harmful Effects of noise pollution, control of noise pollution, Global warming & Climate Change, Ozone depletion, Greenhouse effect
Text Books:
1. Palancharmy, Basic Civil Engineering, McGraw Hill publishers.
2. Satheesh Gopi, Basic Civil Engineering, Pearson Publishers.
3. Ketki Rangwala Dalal, Essentials of Civil Engineering, Charotar Publishing House.
4. BCP, Surveying volume 1
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1 P a g e Going Agile – A Case Study Dwayne .docx
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Going Agile – A Case Study
Dwayne Read
Software Process Consultant
Strategic Systems
[email protected]
Grey Properjohn
Systems Analyst
Snowden Technologies
[email protected]
Abstract
This case study examines the approach undertaken by Snowden
Technologies in adopting a
range of agile techniques into their product and custom software
solutions for the mining
2. industry. The catalyst to adopt various agile techniques
stemmed from the growth of the
development team (30+) and the need to further integrate the
development activities across
multiple offices. This required a clearer and more consistent
approach to the software
development process.
Snowden Technologies involved the users (Developers, Project
Managers, Team Leaders,
Geologists, etc) upfront and proritised the project’s scope
resulting in the selection of specific
techniques from a range of agile methodologies (XP, FDD,
Scrum, Crystal, DSDM, RAD/JAD).
Implementation of the techniques paralleled various agile
principles through the use of scoped
releases, development iterations and feedback through regular
reflections. The selected agile
techniques (e.g. iterative development, Domain Object Models,
code inspection, automated
testing) were incorporated into a consistent software process
with various “value add”
techniques (e.g. CUT complete, code coverage, code analysis)
that integrated with the
3. development tools.
The key lessons learnt from the this approach were that to
incrementally introduce agile
techniques was very effective; embedding the process elements
into the development tools
helped to reinforce the techniques; and it proved that the agile
techniques and PRINCE 2 for
project management could be customised to collaborate into an
effective solution. The latter
required some compromises from the “pure” agile view such as
to allow a project schedule to
define all Work Packages (Iterations) at the start of each Stage
(Releases).
1. Keywords
Agile, methodology, software process, change management,
project management, brain-
storming, reflection, iterative development, JAD, Domain
Object Model, architecture, code
inspection, automated testing, Team Foundation Server, TFS,
PRINCE 2.
2. Background
4. Snowden Technologies is a division of the Snowden Group that
provides global consultancy
services and software solutions to the mining industry, and has
a development capacity of over
thirty developers located in Perth (head office), Brisbane and
Johannesburg. The reliance on
delivering quality software solutions to its clients has continued
to increase over recent years to
the point that being able to rapidly respond to the needs and
unique/specific requirements of
clients is a critical success factor to the business.
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3. Motivation to Go Agile
The driving force to initiate and implement the new agile
techniques originated from
expansion of Snowden’s development capacity which presented
the necessity for a clearer
defined and (multi) team oriented approach to its software
development activities. Key areas
identified by Snowden developers and managers that were
targeted as part of this approach
5. were:
1. Specification and scope definition
2. Estimation (essentially reducing the non-billable hours)
3. Minimising defects and instigating code quality reporting
4. Establishing standard and consistent practices across teams
and offices
5. Improving system deployment and build processes
6. Providing feedback mechanisms (within and across teams)
7. Initiating mentoring programs (sharing skill sets)
The need to address these key software development areas were
being compounded by
the ongoing growth of the team (in a time of very competitive
recruitment) and the need
to improve the Project Management process. Four separate
improvement projects had
been identified by the business as focus areas, one of which was
the Agile Project (the
other three were Project Management (PRINCE 2), SPI (the
Snowden Project Index
reporting tool), and Team Foundation Server (TFS)). The
intention was that the Agile
Project would be able to address the majority of the identified
6. key areas by selecting and
tailoring the techniques from a range of industry proven agile
methodologies. The
techniques would define the "Snowden Technologies Agile"
methodology, herein referred
to as STAg.
4. Approach
The starting point was a brainstorming session (based on the
typical Cause-Effect diagram
technique) conducted with all developers to examine the causes
behind the identified
problems. As a facilitated brainstorming session, all
participants contributed their ideas,
of which, 99 tentative causes were identified in the session. The
"top 10" causes were then
examined in more detail in terms of the impact, influence, cost,
effort and duration.
7. Figure 1: Brainstorming Output with Highest Priority Causes
Highlighted
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From this, a prioritised list of the "top 10" was determined and
the higher priority items became
the basis of the selection of the agile techniques (from the likes
of eXtreme Programming (XP)
[1], Scrum [2], FDD [3], Crystal [4], DSDM [5] and even
RAD/JAD [6]).
Project teams were formed for all four improvement projects,
with the Agile and TFS project
teams merging within the first month due to the overlap of
process and tool. There was a total of
four staff involved in the Agile Project (one lead ~50% to 80%
of his time, and 3 "consulting"
staff, one being an external agile consultant).
Consistency of concepts and terminology between the Agile
Project and the Project
Management/PRINCE 2 project was deemed important to ensure
a clear message was
8. communicated to all. As such, close and regular communication
between the projects (with two
individuals common to both) was ensured. As a result, the Agile
Project used the PM/PRINCE
2 concept and terminology for "Stages" (Releases from XP [1])
and “Work Packages”
(Iterations from XP).
Following the Agile principle [7] of "satisfy the customer
through early and continuous
delivery" (plus wanting to avoid any "big bang") the definition,
templating and training of
techniques were undertaken as (2-4 week) Work Packages
(Iterations), with introduction of
these techniques primarily undertaken through pilot projects.
This was the vehicle to trial the
selected techniques and mentor the handful of developers and
team leads involved, who
eventually would become "seeds" of this knowledge in the next
project they worked on.
Some techniques (such as code inspection) were rolled out
across all active developments using
in-house workshops, where the immediate benefits were more
obvious. Several in-house
9. training sessions were also conducted to provide the developers
with overviews of the "Best of
Agile" techniques (including a customised version for
Snowden’s other development offices),
plus an overview of automated build and
test processes that formed part of the
second stage of STAg
Following the agile principle [7] of
"business people and developer must
work together", working groups of 3-5
employees were used for various
techniques to ensure that a suitable
cross-section of inputs and ideas were
brought together. There were working
groups for the Code Inspection, Coding
Standards and Estimation.
Focused feedback from the pilot
project team members was sought, via
10. Figure 2: Stages and Work Packages Define the Fundamental
Scope and Schedule Controls
(other activities are derived from the PRINCE 2 Project
Management methodology)
Figure 3: Reflection Sessions Proved Useful to Adjust the
Direction and for Positive Reinforcement
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Reflection workshops, on a monthly basis, with global feedback
from all developers sought via
the weekly Tec meeting with the Agile Project as an agenda
item, and also through direct
communications with the Agile Project team members. These
feedback mechanisms were the
start of establishing a continuous improvement philosophy.
5. Process Flow
A "road-map" of the development process showing the
relationship of the selected
techniques was produced in the first Work Package for the
project. This is seen as the
equivalent of the "logical architecture" model and also captures
the high level
11. requirements of the proposed implemented methodology. This
agile view, Figure 4, also
served as a planning and progress "information radiator" (as per
the Crystal
methodology [4]), by highlighting the techniques that were
being introduced for a given
Stage of the Agile Project. Figure 4 shows the process road-map
at the time of writing this
paper. This includes a handful of techniques from the Project
Management / PRINCE 2
process (e.g. High Level Requirements, Project Brief, Authorise
Project/Stage, Stage Test
Plan and Stage Acceptance Testing) which serves to give further
context in the
developers’ view.
12. The STAg methodology process road-map captures the complete
suite of activities,
which were prioritised and implemented, mostly via pilot
projects incrementally. The
implementation of each activity included the creation of “cheat
sheet(s)” which are one
page summaries of each technique(s) employed with examples
of the output, and
templates where applicable. The effectiveness of the activities
introduced to date are
listed below in the order of implementation.
Figure 4: Snowden Technologies’ Agile (STAg) Process Road-
map
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Technique
Priority
13. (Stage-
Wrk Pkg)
Number of: Effectiveness
Notes
Cheat
Sheets Templates
Quality Mgnt
Daily Brief 1-2 1 - Medium High Ideal communication
Reflection 1-2 1 1 Medium High Good for feedback and
morale
Code
Inspection
1-3 1 2 V. High Medium Immediate roll-out,
progress indicator
Code
Analysis
1-4 1 - High Low A high number of issues
initially
Check In 1-4 1 - Medium Low More of a “given”
14. Coding
Standards
1-4 2 2 Medium Low To ensure consistency
Estimation 1-5 2 1 Medium High Project and Stage
estimates using
Wideband Delphi
CUT
Complete
1-6 1 1 High High Ensures Code Insp, auto-
test, code analysis, etc
Test
Harness
2-1 1 1 V. High Medium Automated testing is
seen as a must
6. The People Side
The highest priority cause of development issues identified in
the initial brainstorming
session was "communication". Snowden’s main driver for
establishing clear
15. communication channels derived from the agile principle that
the focus should be on
"individuals and interactions over processes and tools" from the
Agile Manifesto [7]. As
such, two key aspects were focused on to improve the
communication:
1. All developers, project managers and domain experts were
involved throughout
the Agile Project. This includes working groups, feedback
sessions, training
sessions, weekly Tec meetings and "Seeds" roles within project
teams)
2. Agile techniques that actually facilitate (or at least prompt
for) focused
communications (e.g. JAD sessions, Work Package
prioritisation, design sessions,
code inspections, daily briefs and Domain Object Model
walkthrough) were
selected to form part of the STAg.
The implementation of this communication approach was
conducted in the Stage One
Work Package named "Communication", and its deliverables
included rollout of the Daily
Brief, Reflection meetings and Role Identification (including
the "Seed" role). Outlining
16. the project roles and their lines of communication through the
Role Identification
deliverable helped to reinforce each of the related activities.
The established project roles and their relationships are shown
in Figure 5, with the
grayed/italic roles proposed for later adoption.
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17. After the initial roll-out of the techniques, a focus group was
established to help
facilitate the introduction and mentoring of subsequent
techniques across the three
development sites. This group was named the Technical
Operations Management Group
or “TOM Group”
7. Tools
Initially, there was a separate improvement project focused on
the primary
development tool set - Microsoft's Team Foundation Server
(TFS). It soon became
obvious that the process needed to be the primary focus and that
the tools needed to
support, automate and reinforce elements of this. As such, the
two improvement projects
were merged with the emphasis to integrate the applicable
process elements into the tools.
The following activities (from Figure 4) relate to the use of the
tools in the context of the
STAg methodology:
• Check In and Check Out
18. • Test Harness (automated) -
TFS has an NUnit style
automated test framework
• Code Analysis
• Code Coverage
• CUT Complete
• Continuous Integration
Build
• Email Notification of
Failure
• Nightly Build
• Weekly Build
Project
Manager
Technical
Coordinator
Team
Coordinator
Developer
Technical Writer
Configuration &
20. Reports To
Communicates With
Communicates Heavily
To Architect
To Architect
To Domain Expert
Planned
Role
Quality Assurance
Domain Expert
Client Internal
Executive
Client Internal
Seed
Figure 5: Team Structure - Focused Roles/Responsibilities
Helped to Reinforce the Activities
Figure 6: CUT Complete Implemented as an
Extension to TFS
21. TFS provided Snowden the ability to modify
incorporating and reinforcing the
and Unit Test) implemented in Stage One
tools with consistency in naming conventions, tailored training,
etc to help reinforce the related
activities.
8. Lessons Learnt
In qualifying the lessons learnt for this paper, we have
Reflection on both the approach
the STAg methodology. As such, the "Keep/Problem/Try"
used to "reflect" on the lessons learnt:
8.1. Keep
22. 8.1.1 Implementing Agile Techniques:
• Involvement of all developers,
experts are a must.
• Focus on the gradual introduction of techniques
4 weeks duration) and pilot
• Establish a clear "road
• Develop cheat sheets
example(s).
• Reflection sessions
• A clear (and simple) role definition to
identify resourcing
8.1.2 Applied Agile Techniques:
• Code Inspection -
and communication tool
quality of the code with minimal effort (we
found an additional
maintenance defects in the first month).
Figure 7: Automated Testing = TFS Test Harness + Naming
the ability to modify and extend its behavior, which proved
ideal for
incorporating and reinforcing the new STAg activities,
especially the “CUT complete” (Code
23. implemented in Stage One. Other elements simply required the
use of
tools with consistency in naming conventions, tailored training,
etc to help reinforce the related
In qualifying the lessons learnt for this paper, we have
effectively
on both the approach taken and the selection of agile techniques
. As such, the "Keep/Problem/Try" (from Crystal
used to "reflect" on the lessons learnt:
Agile Techniques:
Involvement of all developers, team leaders, project managers
are a must.
radual introduction of techniques - utilising Work Packages (
) and pilot projects.
lear "road-map" of the techniques - ideal information radiator
heat sheets - one page (A5) summary of each technique with
Reflection sessions - focused feedback every 4 to 6 weeks with
key staff
r (and simple) role definition to
resourcing short-falls.
24. Applied Agile Techniques:
- powerful peer review
and communication tool, that improves the
quality of the code with minimal effort (we
found an additional 387 run-time and 664
maintenance defects in the first month).
: Automated Testing = TFS Test Harness + Naming Convention
+ TFS Result Window
Figure 8: Summary of Some of the
Defects Found in Code Inspections
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extend its behavior, which proved ideal for
STAg activities, especially the “CUT complete” (Code
ther elements simply required the use of in-built
tools with consistency in naming conventions, tailored training,
etc to help reinforce the related
effectively presented a
and the selection of agile techniques employed in
[4]) prompts are
25. project managers and domain
ork Packages (at 2-
ideal information radiator.
one page (A5) summary of each technique with
focused feedback every 4 to 6 weeks with key staff.
Convention + TFS Result Window
: Summary of Some of the
Defects Found in Code Inspections
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• Automated build and test - specs the code and provides the
best form of
regression testing.
• Daily briefs – a vehicle for good communication!
• Work Packages - frequent closure on subset of scope - good
for team morale.
• Static Code Analysis – an integrated tool and process
providing easy
identification of code problems.
• Reflection sessions - positive reinforcement and adjustments
26. where required.
• CUT complete - tool integration and definitive statement of
quality and progress.
8.2. Problems (with some explanation)
• Communication and Scope Definition – The implementation of
the first Work
Package was delayed due to a misunderstanding of the business’
expectations of the
deliverables by the project team.
A couple of elements caused this situation:
a. There was no formal briefing or introduction to the projects’
expectations and
objectives within the team (there was no real "ownership” or
“big picture” view
of the project);
b. The project team did not have a clear understanding of the
scope of their
deliverables to be able to communicate effectively amongst each
other and with
other developers in the business.
This was resolved initially in the first Reflection session by
showing concrete
examples of what was required to be produced (templates, cheat
27. sheets, etc) and by
providing positive feedback on the direction. Getting closure on
the first work
packages from each project (which delivered the "road-map")
was also an effective
reinforcement of the intended approach. It still took an another
2-3 weeks before the
idea that the group was to actually define the scope of their
projects (drawing from
industry techniques and methodologies) - but when they did
then the true
"ownership" began.
• Information radiators – The use of Microsoft SharePoint and
pin-up boards as
information radiators were not as effective as we hoped. They
are still useful, but
the regular Tec meetings are by far the most effective forum to
share the
information and seek feedback. In addition, reflection sessions
complimented this
well. Ultimately, "face-to-face”, albeit involving video-
conferencing, is the best.
• Other offices – The understanding and up-take of techniques
in Snowden’s other
development offices were initially limited. Having only two
28. developers involved in
teleconferencing sessions and video recordings of in-house
training is now seen as
inadequate. One senior developer was involved in pilots, yet
due to location was
isolated when the sharing of knowledge was paramount. If the
"seeds" had been
identified and available for mentoring "face-to-face" the
techniques would have
rolled across offices easier.
• Alignment with management practices and tools - The
evolutionary development
style of iterative development (Work Packages being scoped and
planned every 2-3
weeks) was a difficult one for the Project Management planning
view to handle. A
compromise was developed that required the Work Packages to
be identified at the
start of the Stage for planning purposes (although this is not
considered agile). The
(re)prioritization of the later Work Packages would occur to
still give the
opportunity to ensure the focus is on the highest risk and most
important set of
29. features for the next Work Package.
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There is concern that the initial Work Package allocation will
bias the subsequent
prioritization session and therefore lose some of the benefit of
this approach (but at
least the highest priority elements will still be in the initial
Work Packages at the
start of the Stage). There was also the alignment with the in-
house project
management system (SPI) and accounting systems through the
integration of
reporting requirements and mapping of Stages and Work
Packages to a relatively
restrictive (and fixed) structure.
8.3. Try
• Create a defined set of objectives for any improvement
program (at a Stage level)
• Establish more working groups – although a trade off, and we
see it still needs to be
selective, but we should (and will) have more working groups to
define and refine
30. particular techniques. This was done for the Coding Standards,
Code Inspection and
Estimation activities and worked well by getting a variety of
inputs and ownership.
• Ensure the "Seeds" are more involved in the working groups
as they need to "own"
and represent the techniques moving forward.
• Increase the communication and visibility to all developers on
the progress and
direction of the techniques being implemented.
• Establish a continuous improvement environment - this is
more an ethos and
openness to improve the way we work, but so long as we
maintain the Reflection
session (and follow through on the agreed actions) then this
should be sustainable.
• An exchange program between the team members. There were
a few visits by staff
from other offices which facilitated a much deeper exchange of
knowledge and
techniques as well as building up a stronger relationship.
9. Summary
Overall, the approach used so far in tailoring and introducing a
selection of agile
techniques has worked well. The most fundamental lesson learnt
31. has been to involve as
many of the “users” (developers, team leaders, etc) as possible
throughout the entire
improvement project. It's also been critical that it is done in
small, digestible slices (i.e.
Iterations / Work Packages) and to seek and give feedback all
the way through.
Having the target areas for improvement provided a clearer
view for the adoption of
particular agile and value add techniques. We selected the
techniques from a range of
industry agile methodologies, some common, some fairly
unique, but all of them to
improve our target areas. What has been selected and tailored to
date is working and
working well. Testimony to this is the very successful delivery
of the single and multi-
team projects that piloted the initial techniques:
“… it was a very successful trip… big smile on his face and
feeling very proud… [the
projects] were within 5% of the budget – both delivered on
time!”
Rayleen Riske, Project Manager and Geologist
32. The STAg diagram is a key information radiator providing an
ongoing reference point
for the context of our development activities on a given project
as well as identification of
further improvements we wish to incorporate.
The realization that the integration and alignment of our agile
software development
methodology with the project management methodology and
development tools was
important as the three perspectives need to complement each
other.
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Not only have we established a "continuous improvement"
mindset, but we have
reinforced this through explicitly embedding feedback
mechanisms throughout the STAg
methodology itself.
10. Acknowledgements
The author’s would like to acknowledge the contributions of the
following colleagues
that have been and continue to be involved in the Agile Project
33. (in alphabetical order):
Jeffrey Alexander
Paul Fox
Peter Gibbes
Chris Gilbert
Mark Holst
Rayleen Riske
and all the developers, team leaders and project managers that
have been involved.
11. References
[1] K. Beck, eXtreme Programming Explained – Embrace
Change, 2
nd
Ed., Addison Wesley, 2004
[2] Advanced Development Methods Inc., “Controlled Chaos:
Living on the Edge”, 1996
[3] S. Palmer, and J. Felsing, A Practical Guide to Feature-
Driven Development, Prentice Hall, 2002
[4] A. Cockburn, Crystal Clear: A Human-Powered
Methodology for Small Teams, Addison Wesley, 2004
[5] DSDM Consortium and J. Stapleton, DSDM: Business
Focused Development, 2
nd
34. Ed., Addison Wesley, 2003
[6] J. Wood and D. Silver, Joint Application Development,
Wiley, 1995
[7] K. Beck, et al., “Manifesto for Agile Software
Development”, www.agilemanifesto.org , 2001