TOOLS
GRAPHICAL SYSTEM VISUALIZATIONTM
A proven process -� a set of mapping techniques that yield visualization diagrams� promoting a common understanding of systems and processes from the most technical users up to and including executive leadership and boards seeking to understand information technology designs, capabilities, architectures, risk and opportunities.
BIG BLOCK PROJECT MANAGEMENTTM
A toolset for engaging and empowering groups of users to actively commit to and participate in running their own projects.� While typically deployed for information technology-centric, time-bound projects the methodology and tools can be applied across a broad range of simple to complex projects.
SOFTWARE ENGINEERING IVVTM
Software engineering, product and development process independent validation and verification: A continuously evolving set of best practices and techniques has been developed to allow rapid engagement scoping and project definition and provide our customers with a complete and detailed assessment of their development processes and products. Each Software Engineering IVV™ based engagement is customized to the client�s specific architectures, development stage, resourcing levels, products, methodologies, risk and challenges. This toolset can be leveraged for private equity pre-investment due diligence, internal executive sponsored assessment and improvement projects or reviews for boards of directors.
Several forward thinking organizations are working with BostonCIO�s CTO-practice to leverage the Software Engineering IVV™ toolset for pre-investment due diligence. This allows these proactive clients to uncover issues and begin remediation long before investors and investment bankers are engaged. The eventual due diligence is met with identified issues, strategic responses, scoped remediation and, in many cases, mitigation projects well underway.
