“Titanic Lessons for IT Projects” - FVP PMP Luncheons - Noblis

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The Architects were well aware of the risks in crossing the Atlantic. The model tested worst case failure scenarios. • Running aground 60 feet Waterline Tank top 7 feet Hull bottom Double skin bottom • Collisions 60 feet Front-end collision Side-on collision Crumple zone Titanic Lessons for IT Projects Strictly Proprietary & Confidential Copyright 2007 Page 18
In the architecture stage the project team can minimize risks with the following techniques B EST PRACTICES • Walkthrough the design, to catch problems early. • Walk along critical transaction paths end-to-end. • Complete “component impact analysis” and Architect to remove single failure points. • Build security zones for access. • Avoid under-investing in non-functional requirements. • Avoid one technology, lack of diversity increases susceptibility. • Avoid complexity, strive for simplicity, design for manageability, operability, scalability, performance, security, and ease of use. Check www.lessons-from-history/functional vs non-functional.html/ Titanic Lessons for IT Projects Strictly Proprietary & Confidential Copyright 2007 Page 19
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Page 5 and 6: Notable project failures during pro
Page 7 and 8: As complexity has risen so has the
Page 9 and 10: Bad IT service performance, IT proj
Page 11 and 12: In 1909 White Star was facing stiff
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Page 33 and 34: The ship grounded itself on the ice
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Page 39 and 40: In the operating stage the project
Page 41 and 42: Lessons learned - what can you take
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