The Solution Architect

The Pitfalls of Sharepoint Projects – Part 3 – Everything Can Be Developed Using Sharepoint

INTRODUCTION   This article is a series. The previous article can be found here Part 2.   Another pitfall that we may encounter is an expectation that Sharepoint can do everything. Well, can it do everything? IT CAN but with how much customisations?   First of all, it’s actually safe to say that Sharepoint is a custom […]

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The Pitfalls of Sharepoint Projects – Part 2 – Approach Sharepoint Project by Phases

INTRODUCTION   I was (and still am) discussing about the pitfalls that we may encounter during Sharepoint engagement. This is a series. The previous article can be found here Part 1.   I also realise that a lot of the times people tend to quote for the whole project so that the final full cost can […]

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The Pitfalls of Sharepoint Projects – Part 1 – The Catch 22 “Design then plan or plan then design”

INTRODUCTION First of all, as part of this article: DOWNLOAD Business Requirements Document Template FOR FREE! We use it all the time to deliver SharePoint projects. Hi everyone, in this particular opportunity I would like to share with you some of the pitfalls that we may encounter during our Sharepoint engagement. This is a series.   The very […]

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How to Do an Efficient Requirements Gathering for an Internet Website Project?

Inviting client to a cafe for a cup of coffee is one thing but to have an efficient meeting and discuss about the website requirements is another thing.   On this opportunity I want to share with you my experience during requirements gathering time and how to make it efficient.   One rule that will […]

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How to Write a Good Functional Requirements Document

I would now like to share my experience in writing functional requirements into a document. You have now finished your requirements gathering meeting and now it’s time do your homework: writing functional requirements document. This is the document that will either win you the job or not.   What is functional requirements document? Functional requirements document or […]

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How to Write a Good Technical Specifications Document

You’ve now learned how to write a good functional requirements document and now it’s time to write a technical specifications document. Is it actually needed? Well, it depends.   What is technical specifications document anyway? While functional requirements document captures what client wants, technical specifications document layout HOW you will approach the functional requirements technically. […]

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