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What is the difference between verification and validation? Part 1

Posted on: December 31st, 2015 by Lou Wheatcraft 3 Comments

A question we are often asked is “What is difference between verification and validation?” This two-part blog answers that question.  In part 1 we discuss the basic concepts of verification and validation in terms of the context in which they … Read More

Baseline Your Scope Before Writing Requirements

Posted on: September 1st, 2015 by Lou Wheatcraft No Comments

A major issue that contributes to cancelled projects is a failure to establish a shared vision of the final product at the beginning of the project. The reason for a new product or upgrade must be clearly understood before writing … Read More

Agile and Requirement–Driven Product Development

Posted on: February 15th, 2015 by Lou Wheatcraft 2 Comments

My previous blog described “Requirement-Driven Product Development” (RDPD). One of my readers asked a very important and well-formed question: “Lou, nice article. Are there any specializations to the approach for software systems? Would you say that Scrum process is consistent … Read More

Medical Device Development and Requirements Experts

Posted on: January 27th, 2014 by Lou Wheatcraft No Comments

We are frequently asked whether or not the training we offer is specifically geared to the medical device industry or if our training is generic.  The short answer – our instructors have extensive experience in providing training for the medical … Read More

Why are we doing what we are Doing?

Posted on: October 31st, 2013 by Lou Wheatcraft 2 Comments

A common problem we see on new projects is people jump into writing requirements without first answering the question “Why are we doing what we are doing?”  Many challenged projects (e.g., over budget, behind schedule, not meeting quality standards) can … Read More