{"id":14224,"date":"2020-04-10T08:01:53","date_gmt":"2020-04-10T15:01:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/synergytop.com\/blog\/?p=14224"},"modified":"2025-01-08T00:37:18","modified_gmt":"2025-01-08T07:37:18","slug":"how-to-convey-your-project-vision-to-your-development-partner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/synergytop.com\/blog\/how-to-convey-your-project-vision-to-your-development-partner\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Convey Your Project Vision to Your Development Partner"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1144px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p>Working with a new development partner can be tough. It\u2019s hard to convey a business challenge to a team that has never worked with your company before.\u00a0For development partnerships to succeed, they must be built on a solid ground of mutual understanding.<\/p>\n<p>Clear communication, tracked progress, and an overarching vision is all crucial to communicate your goals to your offshore development team. Luckily, these are all an inherent part of the agile project management methodology.<\/p>\n<p>This article covers three tips to keep in mind when you\u2019re conveying your product idea to your development partner.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Choose to Invest in Agile Development<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s a reason agile development is so popular \u2014 it\u2019s a project management approach that works. It centers around one core vision of success to ensure that stakeholders\u2019 needs are met by the end of the partnership.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Agile development<\/strong> allows teams to adjust continuously as the requirements and timeline changes. Through continuous sprints, the team adjusts its implementation tactics according to feedback.\u00a0One goal, however, should never change.<\/p>\n<p>The \u201cvision statement,\u201d established at the beginning of agile partnerships, is the consistent guiding light for all actions.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14227\" src=\" https:\/\/synergytop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Planning-1.png\" alt=\"project vision\" width=\"800\" height=\"526\" srcset=\"https:\/\/synergytop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Planning-1-200x131.png 200w, https:\/\/synergytop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Planning-1-300x197.png 300w, https:\/\/synergytop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Planning-1-400x263.png 400w, https:\/\/synergytop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Planning-1-600x394.png 600w, https:\/\/synergytop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Planning-1-768x505.png 768w, https:\/\/synergytop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Planning-1-800x526.png 800w, https:\/\/synergytop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Planning-1.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The project vision sets the direction of all actions. It outlines the company\u2019s ultimate goal for its product, which usually includes how the solution will benefit stakeholders. The product owner writes that statement in conjunction with internal stakeholders. It drives the rest of the development team forward throughout the timeline.<\/p>\n<p>The statement should:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Identify the best possible outcome<\/li>\n<li>Be clear, specific, and realistic<\/li>\n<li>Align with greater corporate goals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>All team members must have a copy of the vision statement for reference. This includes the developers, scrum master, and internal stakeholders.\u00a0 Agile teams will outline information about the target customer to determine where the future product will fit in.<\/p>\n<p>The vision identifies how the product will be different from those of competitors. It also dives into why the customer will use it. When teams choose to work using an agile methodology, they\u2019re more likely to transform an internal stakeholder\u2019s vision into a reality. The vision statement will always point the way forward.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Communicate Frequently to Meet Deadlines &amp; Overcome Obstacles<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Setting the right tone for communication during your project will help you achieve your ideal product on time. Practicing goal-oriented conversations will be especially useful to keep your vendor on track.\u00a0During an agile collaboration, you\u2019ll work with the development team daily through a continuous stream of conversation. This way, you\u2019ll see the product\u2019s progress in real-time rather than hearing about it later.<\/p>\n<p>This allows your team to pivot as soon as you notice their work strays from the original vision. Your team will strengthen their understanding of your ultimate goal as they hear your feedback throughout development.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond day-to-day conversations, agile teams set aside time to discuss methods to optimize workflows. Afterward, the team will adapt their actions accordingly.<\/p>\n<p>Your conversations will be driven by your end goal rather than a pre-defined, complex structure. Unexpected challenges are almost a guarantee when it comes to product development. This flexible approach to communication will ensure you\u2019ll navigate those obstacles with your product vision in mind.\u00a0Products are more likely to be delivered on-time when there\u2019s a stream of ongoing communication that prioritizes the end goal.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ensure You Track Productivity With Metrics<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Adding on extra, unnecessary requirements stretches your project timeline. It\u2019s called scope creep, and it\u2019s one of the biggest dangers to achieving your ideal product.\u00a0The best way to avoid scope creep is by tracking the growth of your product using metrics.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s essential to use a combination of productivity metrics and objectives that are specific to your end goals. There are a series of smaller objectives that must be met to accomplish your ultimate vision of success. These could include the features, look-and-feel, and functionality of the solution.<\/p>\n<p>You should keep track of these objectives as the project progresses to ensure the team is putting their effort in the right direction. On the other hand, you also have to track how efficiently your team is managing their time. This way, you\u2019ll know that the more productive your team is, the closer they\u2019re getting to your ideal product vision.<\/p>\n<p>A sprint burndown is a common way to track how efficiently a team is working. The X-axis represents time, and the y-axis represents how many tasks are left to complete.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14228 size-800\" src=\" https:\/\/synergytop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/24-JU-1-800x440.png\" alt=\"How to Convey Your Project Vision to Your Development Partner\" width=\"800\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/synergytop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/24-JU-1-200x110.png 200w, https:\/\/synergytop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/24-JU-1-300x165.png 300w, https:\/\/synergytop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/24-JU-1-400x220.png 400w, https:\/\/synergytop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/24-JU-1-600x330.png 600w, https:\/\/synergytop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/24-JU-1-768x423.png 768w, https:\/\/synergytop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/24-JU-1-800x440.png 800w, https:\/\/synergytop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/24-JU-1-1024x564.png 1024w, https:\/\/synergytop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/24-JU-1-1200x660.png 1200w, https:\/\/synergytop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/24-JU-1.png 1717w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Burndown Chart<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The blue line signifies the number of tasks that should be remaining while the yellow line signifies the actual tasks remaining. Using this chart, you can tell if the team is consistently meeting their predicted productivity quota.<\/p>\n<p>If your team is failing to meet their time-based metrics, it\u2019s a sign there may be scope creep due to added requirements. Then, it\u2019s time to re-communicate your vision statement. The metrics you\u2019re tracking and your daily conversations with the team will combine to establish a concrete direction for the project.<\/p>\n<p>Managers should use a combination of product goals and productivity metrics to ensure the resulting solution meets their expectations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Convey Your Vision of Success Through Each Step of the Project<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The main reason you hired a development partner was to create a product that would enhance your business. That overarching vision must be the driving force behind your entire engagement if you\u2019re looking for a timely delivery.<\/p>\n<p>To set a development team up for success, you should plan to use an Agile approach because it centers around an achievable vision statement.\u00a0Then, you must communicate that vision frequently, and track the team\u2019s progress toward concrete objectives.<\/p>\n<p>This way, the team will deliver your product in time to service your stakeholders\u2019 needs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About SynergyTop<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>SynergyTop is a full-service digital commerce company based out of San Diego. We have a team of experienced and dedicated experts who are proficient in developing robust and high-performance web, mobile, software, and E-commerce solutions for our clients from across the world. We rely on cutting-edge technologies, our previous project experience, and an agile methodology to deliver bespoke solutions on time and within budget.<\/p>\n<p>Visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/synergytop.com\/portfolio\/\">portfolio<\/a> to check out our previously completed projects or email us at <a href=\"mailto:contact@synergytop.com\">contact@synergytop.com<\/a> to start the conversation about your project development needs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Author <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Nicole Schlabach is a Content &amp; Editorial Associate for Clutch, a B2B research, ratings, and reviews platform in Washington, D.C. 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