A Woman in SharePointA Woman in SharePointSpeaker Bisi Adebesin, PMP
BackgroundBackground
Comsys IT ConsultantEmail: BAdebesin AT gmail DOT comTwitter: @SquareBiz1984
The Opportunity The Opportunity
Wanted: Business Analyst with SharePoint experience
The ProjectThe Project
Develop an Intranet Portal for document management
Develop a workflow application for the approval of business documents
Expectation: Rapid Development
The PhasesThe Phases
Phase I – Deliver Intranet Portal (30 days)Phase II – Deliver workflow application (3
months)Phase III – Import legacy data (6 months)Current Phase – Implement additional
workflow applications
Lessons LearnedLessons Learned
Clients want to see their solution as quickly as possible
Some clients are visual they don’t want to sign-off on a list of written requirements
Adopting an Agile methodology can be beneficial if you follow the rules
Best PracticesBest Practices
•Use a methodology for managing the project - Project Management Lifecycle from PMI •Use a methodology for developing the software such as the Software Development Lifecycle or Agile
OpportunitiesOpportunities
DevelopersWeb DesignersBusiness AnalystsUser Experience ConsultantsContent ManagersProject ManagersProgram ManagersCIOs
QuestionsQuestions
How can I learn about SharePoint outside of work?◦EndUserSharePoint.com◦Ishai Sagi, “SharePoint 2007, How To”; “SharePoint
2010, How To”What networking opportunities exist for
women?◦Women In SharePoint DC
(http://www.meetup.com/womeninspdc/)◦Women in Technology
(www.womenintechnology.org)
Final RemarksFinal Remarks
NetworkDevelop a ‘circle of influence’Be prepared to make lateral movesBe prepared to take on the unpopular
project to pay your duesBe organizationally aware – it’s not just
about doing your job
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