1. Requirements, Testing & Teaming
Class 2 Notes – Sections 1-4
CSC 492 – Senior Design – Spring 2018
Ms. Margaret Heil Director Dr. Sarah Heckman Technical Advisor (Section 1)
Dr. Lina Battestilli & Dr. Jason King Technical Advisors (Sections 2 & 3) Dr. David Sturgill Technical Advisor (Section 4) Mr. Michael DeHaan Technical Consultant/Advisor Mr. Ignacio Domínguez TA/Technical Advisor
Mr. Nick Freeman Technology Specialist Ms. Bethany Janos & Mr. Brian Clee TAs

2. Class 2 Topics & Activities
System Requirements – Dr. Heckman
Testing – Drs. Heckman, King & Sturgill
Brainstorming Exercise - MRH
Ground Rules
Team Roles

3. System Requirements & Testing
Dr. Sarah Heckman, Dr. Jason King, Dr. David Sturgill

4. Brainstorming Exercise

5. Leadership

6. Ground Rules: A Common Work Approach
Guidelines Agreed Upon by Entire Team
Used to Manage Decision Making & Conflicts
Dynamic
Define Roles
Post Electronically
Review Often at Meetings

7. Sample Ground Rules 1. Prepare Agendas for Each Meeting.
2. Be on Time.
3. Be Open to What Other Team Members Have to Say.
4. Support Participation from All.
5. Take Minutes - Rotate Responsibility.
6. Follow Agenda.
7. When Conflicts Arise, Follow These Rules:
- Acknowledge that a problem exists.
- Examine problem.
- Explore alternatives.
- Decide on most appropriate alternative.

8. Team Roles - Team Software Process
Team Leader
Development Manager
Planning Manager
Quality/Process Manager
Support Manager

9. Team Roles - Technical Function
Coordinator of
Requirements Analysis
Design
Implementation
Testing & Usability
Documentation

10. Team Roles - Generic Managerial
Rotate Throughout Semester, If Possible
Team Leader [Information Technology (I/T) Lead]
Team Facilitator
Team Member

11. Team Leader/Facilitator
Conducts Team Meetings
Encourages Participation by All Team Members
Ensures That Meeting Minutes are Taken
Leads Team in Decision Making Processes
Keeps Team Focused on Purpose or Task
Ensures Project File Maintenance

12. Team Leader/Facilitator, Continued
Resolves Conflicts per Ground Rules
Clarifies & Summarizes Key Points of Meetings
Combines Ideas of Team Members to Help Reach Consensus
Sometimes Makes Final Decision
Updates Task Plan

13. Team Member Participates in Meetings & Decisions
Makes Suggestions
Clarifies Ideas
Freely Asks for Clarification
Helps to Establish & Follow Ground Rules
Completes Tasks
Prepares Presentations & Reports
Records Minutes
Evaluates Team Meetings