As a leading custom software development company, Findan Software works with clients throughout North America. Our clients range from startups to small and medium-sized enterprises to large multinational brands. Since our launch in 2018, we’ve dialed in our process to ensure we’re managing projects efficiently and effectively for our output, for our clients and for our team.
The software development landscape is ever-evolving, and ensuring our project management is on point is crucial to success. Here’s what the day-to-day looks like for our custom software development projects.
Eating the elephant*
To begin with, we conceptualize the project in one extensive overarching timeline. From there, we break the timeline into milestones, or bite-sized goals, that mark progress along the way. These milestones typically include alpha, beta, release candidate (RC), release-to-manufacture (RTM) and bug corrections. In addition to these milestones, we also identify opportunities to incorporate live demos to showcase progress, collect important client feedback and make necessary adjustments along the way.
Defining these milestones early puts us all on the same page, creates an atmosphere of collaboration and transparency and enables us to ‘eat the elephant’ one bite at a time.
It’s time to sprint
Don’t worry; there’s no actual running involved! However, we do use sprints on an ongoing basis. Sprints are part of the agile project management methodology – an approach that is a key part of how we manage software development projects. In this context, a sprint refers to an agreed-upon fixed number of workdays, say two weeks, where a specific range of project tasks will be tackled and completed. Our team works intensively for the length of the sprint, and once one sprint is complete, we move on to the next sprint. We complete your custom software development project in a series of independent sprints. This approach allows for greater focus, increased efficiency and adaptation, regular assessment and the incremental delivery of product features as we work through your project.
Standup calls for effective collaboration
The Findan Software team features skilled individuals across multiple continents. As part of our commitment to our clients and our team, our project sprints include regular internal standup calls held at least twice a week. These calls are an opportunity for all project team members to share updates, discuss project status and identify and brainstorm solutions to any obstacles that may be posing a challenge to the project. These internal meetings are vital for enhancing collaboration and maintaining project momentum.
Empowering our team to power your project
On a day-to-day basis, our team is aware of their assigned tasks and how that work fits into your project. Our project managers provide daily oversight and support to our team to ensure they’re on track with their assigned tasks. We believe in empowering our team to take ownership of their tasks and to find creative solutions to any challenges or obstacles they may encounter. This approach has multiple benefits: it boosts creativity, enhances morale, improves efficiency and gives our team more autonomy to complete your project in a way that will truly meet the brief you have set for us.
Transparent client communication
Throughout your project, we can hold weekly calls to update you on the project status, the latest progress, any blockages or challenges we’re encountering, and what we’re doing to remedy them. We also provide weekly budget updates so you’re never caught by surprise. In short, our weekly calls offer the opportunity to go over any and all ground you would like to cover on your project. Outside of these weekly meetings, our team is available to answer your questions through email. This ensures you will be transparently informed about your project so we can navigate your software journey together.
With this approach, including breaking down months into milestones, utilizing sprints, facilitating standup calls, assigning daily tasks and providing weekly updates, we can help you take your project from dream to reality.
Preparing for your custom software development adventure
We’d love to hear from you if you’re ready to seize an opportunity and journey into the custom software development world. Findan Software is your experienced guide, helping you set a course and achieve your goals. If you’re curious about how we can help your organization, get in touch, and we’ll find a time to chat.
*No elephants were harmed in the writing of this blog post.
FAQs
How does Findan Software ensure alignment between project milestones and client expectations, especially when breaking down the overall timeline into smaller, manageable goals?
At Findan Software, we ensure alignment between project milestones and client expectations through proactive communication and collaboration. By breaking down the overall timeline into smaller, manageable goals or milestones, we create a clear roadmap for the project’s progression. Defining these milestones early fosters transparency and enables us to address any discrepancies in client expectations promptly. Through regular updates and live demos, we engage clients throughout the process, ensuring that we remain on the same page and can adjust course if needed to meet their evolving needs.
Can Findan Software elaborate on how they handle unexpected challenges or obstacles during project sprints, particularly in terms of adapting their approach and maintaining project momentum while ensuring quality and meeting deadlines?
Handling unexpected challenges or obstacles during project sprints is a key aspect of our approach at Findan Software. We prioritize adaptability and resilience, ensuring that our team can address issues swiftly while maintaining project momentum. In such situations, we leverage the agile project management methodology to adjust our approach and reallocate resources as necessary. Our team fosters a culture of continuous improvement, allowing us to learn from challenges and optimize our processes for future sprints. By remaining agile and responsive, we can overcome obstacles efficiently while delivering high-quality results on time.
How does Findan Software balance the need for autonomy and creativity within their team with the requirement for consistency and adherence to project goals, especially in distributed teams across multiple continents?
Balancing autonomy and creativity within our team while maintaining consistency and adherence to project goals is essential for our success at Findan Software. We empower our team members to take ownership of their tasks and encourage creative problem-solving to overcome challenges. However, we also provide clear guidelines and frameworks to ensure alignment with project objectives and client expectations. Regular standup calls and project oversight enable us to monitor progress and ensure consistency across distributed teams. By fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability, we strike a balance between autonomy and adherence to project goals, driving success for our clients.