A Practical Approach to Goal Modelling for Time-Constrained Projects

Kenneth Boness, Marc Bartsch, Stephen Cook, Rachel Harrison

2005

Abstract

Goal modelling is a well known rigorous method for analysing problem rationale and developing requirements. Under the pressures typical of time-constrained projects its benefits are not accessible. This is because of the effort and time needed to create the graph and because reading the results can be difficult owing to the effects of crosscutting concerns. Here we introduce an adaptation of KAOS to meet the needs of rapid turn around and clarity. The main aim is to help the stakeholders gain an insight into the larger issues that might be overlooked if they make a premature start into implementation. The method emphasises the use of obstacles, accepts under-refined goals and has new methods for managing crosscutting concerns and strategic decision making. It is expected to be of value to agile as well as traditional processes.

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Boness K., Bartsch M., Cook S. and Harrison R. (2005). A Practical Approach to Goal Modelling for Time-Constrained Projects . In Proceedings of the 1st International Workshop on Requirements Engineering for Information Systems in Digital Economy - Volume 1: REISDE, (ICETE 2005) ISBN 972-8865-37-6, pages 37-50. DOI: 10.5220/0001423800370050


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@conference{reisde05,
author={Kenneth Boness and Marc Bartsch and Stephen Cook and Rachel Harrison},
title={A Practical Approach to Goal Modelling for Time-Constrained Projects},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 1st International Workshop on Requirements Engineering for Information Systems in Digital Economy - Volume 1: REISDE, (ICETE 2005)},
year={2005},
pages={37-50},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0001423800370050},
isbn={972-8865-37-6},
}


in EndNote Style

TY - CONF
JO - Proceedings of the 1st International Workshop on Requirements Engineering for Information Systems in Digital Economy - Volume 1: REISDE, (ICETE 2005)
TI - A Practical Approach to Goal Modelling for Time-Constrained Projects
SN - 972-8865-37-6
AU - Boness K.
AU - Bartsch M.
AU - Cook S.
AU - Harrison R.
PY - 2005
SP - 37
EP - 50
DO - 10.5220/0001423800370050