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Application development is the process that firms use to transform customer needs into automated solutions. Organizations accomplish this by designing, building, integrating, and deploying software. Forrester's Application Development research helps firms determine how to use processes, methodologies, and tools to support and improve their application development and integration.
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Learn More About Your 2009 Business Analysts 
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by Mary Gerush, November 13, 2009
These data charts highlight more data from the Forrester Research/IIBA Q2 2009 Global Business Analyst Online Survey, first reviewed in the July 23, 2009, "Your 2009 Business Analysts: Know Them To Grow Them" report.
For Application Development & Program Management Professionals
Project Manager Assessment Workbook 
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by Mary Gerush, October 15, 2009
The Project Manager Assessment Workbook can be used to evaluate an individual's strengths and growth opportunities across a set of capabilities, knowledge, and skills that are important for a specific project or program manager position. It is intended . . .
For Application Development & Program Management Professionals
Define, Hire, And Develop Your Next-Generation Project Managers
by Mary Gerush, October 15, 2009
Software delivery has changed. Organizations are looking for their software development projects to deliver high business value and strong customer satisfaction as well as come in on time and on budget. They also demand faster and cheaper solutions, so . . .
For Application Development & Program Management Professionals
Case Study: The IRS Got Audited, Leading It To Improve Software Requirements Practices
by Mary Gerush, August 10, 2009
When faced with a mandate to improve its software requirements practices, the United States Internal Revenue Service's (IRS) Business Rules and Requirements Management (BRRM) team stepped up to the plate and embraced the opportunity for improvement. It . . .
For Application Development & Program Management Professionals
Software Size Matters, And You Should Measure It
Find The Right Software-Sizing Technique For Your Development Organization
by Mary Gerush, Dave West, July 27, 2009
It is critical for application development professionals to be able to effectively and objectively answer the question "how big is your software project?" in order to provide effective metrics, improve estimation practices, target improvement initiatives, . . .
For Application Development & Program Management Professionals
Your 2009 Business Analysts: Know Them To Grow Them
by Mary Gerush, July 23, 2009
A recent survey of approximately nine hundred current business analysts (BAs) indicates that business analysts are alive and kicking in organizations of all sizes and in all industries. They report into many different groups, and many are finding homes . . .
For Application Development & Program Management Professionals
Function Points: A Critical Analysis Of The Pros And Cons Of Adoption
by Mary Gerush, July 23, 2009
Through 40 years of software development, changing paradigms, and a plethora of languages, one thing remains constant: Applications professionals still struggle to find meaningful and comprehensive techniques to estimate programming effort and quantify . . .
For Application Development & Program Management Professionals
Just Do It: Modernize Your Requirements Practices
Incorporate Agile Techniques To Better Meet Business Needs In Five Easy Steps
by Dave West, Mary Gerush, April 15, 2009
Developing sound requirements is one of the most important aspects of any software development project. When requirements are clear, concise, and comprehensive, all other aspects of the process are easier and more successful. But requirements approaches . . .
For Application Development & Program Management Professionals
The PMBOK And Agile: Friends Or Foes?
Reconcile The Tension Between The Two To Achieve A Healthy Balance
by Mary Gerush, Dave West, January 22, 2009
Development organizations strive to optimize software delivery. Application development leaders commonly use the Project Management Institute's A Guide To The Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK). They may also investigate Agile development methodologies . . .
For Application Development & Program Management Professionals
In An Abysmal Economy, Application Development Pros Can Prevail
Three Strategies To Help You Win During Challenging Economic Times
by Mary Gerush, January 14, 2009
We're reading a lot these days about the poor economy and falling stock markets. These tough times can force organizations to make drastic changes in the form of budget cuts, office closings, and staff reductions. At the same time, organizations need . . .
For Application Development & Program Management Professionals
Harness The Power Of Your Business Analysts
A Guide To Building Your Business Analysis Program
by Mary Gerush, December 9, 2008
IT has long known that business analysis is important, but many shops are just beginning to focus on improving their business analysts' skills and practices. Smart application development leaders recognize that strong business analysis results in increased . . .
For Application Development & Program Management Professionals
Find And Grow Great Business Analysts
How To Define, Hire, And Develop The Best
by Mary Gerush, October 22, 2008
It's time to get serious about optimizing your business analysts and their practices. Why? Project success eludes us, and CIOs struggle to improve customer satisfaction and IT's relationship with the business. Businesses are losing money due to poor and . . .
For Application Development & Program Management Professionals
Business Analyst Assessment Workbook (90 KB XLS)
by Mary Gerush, October 22, 2008
The Business Analyst Assessment Tool, which was produced in conjunction with the October 22, 2008, "Find And Grow Great Business Analysts" report, can be used to evaluate an individual's strengths and weaker points across a set of capabilities, knowledge, . . .
For Application Development & Program Management Professionals
App Dev Leaders — Got Metrics?
Overcoming The Metrics Challenge Is Tough But Worth It
by Mary Gerush, October 15, 2008
Managing an application development organization is complex. App dev leaders manage staff and budgets, keep production systems healthy, and deliver new and enhanced solutions based on both custom and packaged applications. At the same time, the business . . .
For Application Development & Program Management Professionals
Stretching Your Project Management Muscles
Five Steps To Increase The Flexibility Of Your Project Management Function
by Mary Gerush, July 8, 2008
Business success requires innovation and adaptation, and technology approaches are evolving to keep pace, employing flexible concepts such as service-oriented architecture (SOA) and Agile development methodologies. But, if your project management function . . .
