Effective Project Management of LabVIEW Projects. ni.com

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2 Effective Project Management of LabVIEW Projects ni.com

3 Adam Amos Mechatronics Engineer Robotic Systems Robotic Systems ni.com

4 Session Overview Project Plan LabVIEW Architecture Monitor & Control

5 Defining the Project The following items should well defined: Objectives & Assumptions What is the big picture What are the items that I have no control over Customer supplied material dependencies Resources & Tools needs Deliverables & Deadlines Know what you have to get done Know when it needs to be done Know how you are going to do the work

6 Defining the Project Define Requirements vs. Nice to Haves Work to defined requirements Create requirements if needed Boundaries on how changes are approved How will scope change be handled? The Triple Constraints Cost, Schedule, Quality

7 Create the Project Plan Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) with significant details and milestones Prepare for risks and identify contingencies Estimate on effort, not calendar time

8 Create the Project Plan Create a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) List all the work required to complete your part of the project Identify Main Tasks, Sub-tasks & Critical Path Decompose tasks to inch-pebble granularity Ensure the requirements are the basis of the WBS Update the WBS on a regular basis throughout the project

9 Select the Software Development Process Most Popular Development Processes Code and Fix Model Waterfall Model V-Model Spiral Model Agile

10 Select the LabVIEW Architecture Choose the LabVIEW architecture Producer Consumer Queued State Machine (QSM) Actor Framework Custom, etc.

11 Resource Assignments Project Roles CLA Define the architecture Provide framework Implementation guidance CLD/CLAD Implement detailed coding tasks

12 Task Assignments Task Tracking Track hours to tasks individually % Hours % Complete Review task data at the end of the project

13 Reviews Code Reviews Coding Standards Requirements Unit testing Opportunity to Mentor

14 Monitor Progress & Implementation of the Project Avoid Pitfalls Lack of information (keep asking / be persistent) Eliminate non-essential or inefficient activities Delegate fabrication work and drafting when appropriate When troubleshooting, consult with team members Manage your time daily to maximize productivity!

15 Communicate Regularly with the Project Team and with Stakeholders 1. For large projects, set up a communications plan: a. How will important project information be collected and disseminated? , Wiki, SVN, Meetings 2. Consider a risk management plan for larger projects: a. How will risk be identified, quantified, monitored and managed on the project? Risk log, SVN, Meetings 3. How will changes to the project requirements or scope be handled? 4. Include the team members to identify the steps needed for each milestone

16 Manage Project Risks 1. Create a risk log to track potential events 2. Identify, qualify, quantify, respond to and control risks 3. Meet with the team periodically identifying new risks and working to mitigate or otherwise handle the existing ones 4. Communicate significant risks (high likelihood, high impact) to limit surprises 5. Keep records of your team plans in regard to the risks and issues on your project

17 Control Scope Creep Manage scope change Stick to the requirements Be careful about Nice to Haves especially on Fixed Price Contracts

18 Test the Deliverables 1. If possible, complete test cases prior to the beginning of development; this can greatly shorten the test cycle 2. Define user acceptance testing for the project phase gates 3. Outline the testing strategy and work within the strategy to define exactly what will be tested 4. Ensure that the project developers communicate with the project testers

19 Evaluate the Project 1. View the lessons learned review as a means to improve future project efforts 2. Create an open, safe place for people to give honest and sincere feedback on the project 3. These lessons can assist with the estimating & planning process for future projects

20 Session Summary Project Plan - WBS LabVIEW Architecture Monitor, Control & Communicate

21 QUESTIONS? Paul Herrmann Ryan Smith

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