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Estimates

Estimating the size of a project is an important part of the requirements capture stages of the project. Estimates should be based upon what the project is and should be multi-dimensional in describing the effort required to complete the work: the size of the product, the cost, the amount of time taken and the duration in man-hours, days, years.

Common Problems		Common Symptoms
Project work underestimated.		Project understaffed; staff burnout.
Project overstaffed, missing scope controls.		Project costs rise; long lead-time to delivery.
Inappropriate project schedule.		Missed deadlines; loss of credibility; lost opportunities.
Insufficient quality assurance effort.		Low-quality project work.
Incomplete requirements		Poor estimates leading to poor project planning.

Process Picker	Relevant Services		Case Histories & Examples
Requirements Definition	Project Inception		Insurance - Process Assurance
Business Case	Development Process		Pharmaceuticals
Change Control	Development Troubleshooting		Insurance - Technical Knowledge & Project Management
Project Management	Requirements Capture