1)
Have a process for a project’s intake
2)
Get good detailed specifications for major projects
3)
Before bringing in consultants, have a clear idea what
should be obtained
4)
If new requirements come down the pipe, a process
should be in place to remedy efficiently
5)
Have support needed for environment tracked with proper
metrics
6)
Eliminate double entry of content into systems (example
if a team has a project site for tracking as well as a Team Foundation System
(TFS))
7)
Have training for team employees
8)
Have process to prioritize what is being worked on
9)
Focus on communication with other teams
10) Try
to eliminate surprises – be proactive, rather then re-active
11) When
sign-off of project or enhancement is done and changes are needed, a intake
process needs to be followed
12) Have
core and key documentation – readily available and organized to all team
members
13) Capture
changes team makes to system thoroughly
14) Project
portfolio should be reviewed for proper capacity planning
15) All team members should be on same page
15) All team members should be on same page
