Some Background

We found that working within the requirements stages of larger projects can be inherently complex; everyone wants to be involved and there are a large number of workshops, meetings and ad hoc discussions, each requiring lots of time and attention. This is difficult to control without a structured approach, but conventional methodologies were found to be too complicated and unwieldy, or else a poor fit for specifying and delivering effective interactive systems.

To address this, we looked at the way that we worked with our customers and what did and didn't work. The resulting workflows were refined and formalised into a structured methodology which we named protoSMART™.

protoSMART™ is a contemporary methodology designed to combine business analysis techniques, stakeholder management, interactive prototype development and user feedback in a controlled manner.

About protoSMART™

protoSMART™ provides a framework within which our consultants can work with customers in a consistent and organised way. By using this framework, each step is measurable and fully documented. This enables tight control of the process and provides senior management with an effective communication channel.

Based on a combination of conventional 'waterfall' iterative development, soft-systems thinking and refined for contemporary business systems development, protoSMART™ integrates with modern project management and resourcing techniques and enables communication flow between all involved parties.

If you would like to find out more, we'd be delighted to talk to you about how the application of protoSMART™ and our consultants could benefit your company.