Stealing from Ambler here, but I have seen numbers MUCH lower in regard to the success of BRUF (big requirements up front) and if my word isn’t enough, and this colorful picture isn’t enough, just ask any IT PM or Manager what their experience is.
So, seven percent of what is scoped up front winds up being something that users engage (when the project is considered SUCCESSFUL).
I am curious if these projects are new efforts, migrations, or what, however. I think that might be very germane.
Best,
Josh
You pose an interesting question at the end that does seem germane. I have been a technical project manager for twenty two years and these numbers look a bit odd to me, but if they also reflect projects that are internal or simple extensions of existing software it may be correct. Nice call, Joshua.
~GDT