Lessons in Solutions Architecture: Estimating Effort and Unknowns
Estimating is really risk assessment. Why almost everyone underestimates, why new clients are harder to price, and why no solution is ever perfect.
Element Digital is Pre-Qualified on the Technology Services Multi-Use List (TSL)
Element Digital is pre-qualified on the Tasmanian Government Technology Services Multi-Use List, which simplifies how agencies can engage us.
Element Digital is Pre-Qualified with LocalBUY
Element Digital is pre-qualified with LocalBuy, the procurement arrangement used by councils and other publicly funded bodies.
Best Practices for Creating User-Friendly Standard Operating Procedures
How to write a standard operating procedure somebody will actually follow. Know the audience, use visuals, and never let one person write it alone.
Understanding Design Patterns
Design patterns take the guesswork out of detailed design and make the business conversation easier. What they are, and why they are worth writing down.
Product Selection in the Technology World
Comparing technology products is rarely like for like. How to weight requirements by impact, look past the feature list and work out total cost of ownership.
Understanding Technology Design Primers
Design primers are reusable templates that save real time on every project. What they are, who uses them, and the traps that come with reusing a document.
Large vs. Small Professional Services Companies
Large vs. Small IT Professional Services Companies: Understanding the Differences and Advantages The choice between large and small IT Professional Services companies can significantly impact the.
5 Tips for Creating a Detailed Design
Five things that make a detailed design document useful, starting with knowing its two audiences and writing decisions down rather than implying them.
Fixed Price vs Time and Materials in Technology Projects
Fixed Price vs. Time and Materials: Choosing the Right Pricing Model for IT Projects When it comes to IT projects, selecting the right pricing model is crucial for the success….
Writing Requirements for Optimal Pricing in IT Projects
When seeking IT Professional Services, the clarity and precision of your requirements can significantly influence the project’s cost.
What to Look for in a Good Technology Design
Key Elements of Effective Design in Technology When it comes to design in the technology world, it’s not just about looking good.
5 Principles for Effective Business Case Writing
How to write a business case that survives the room it is presented in. The Six C approach, plus the plain writing principles behind it.
First Time Doing a Detailed Design? You’re Not Alone
Writing your first detailed design is uncomfortable for everyone. What helps is collaboration, a clear narrative, consistent formatting and a peer review.
Understanding Professional Services Pricing
Our rates are published. This explains what sits behind them: skill level, risk, the quality of your requirements, and the cost of working out of hours.
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