I don't believe that a building architect would present detailed blueprints to the board. They would fall asleep, snore and generally be very unimpressed. What he/she would do is present concept drawings, physical models in cardboard or clay, pictures of similar projects or maybe samples of stone, marble or finishings.
The software architect can do the same. He/she can present screen shots, prototypes, examples of similar applications, etc to get across his/her vision for the final product. No group of senior managers will be interested in UML models. At best one can get them to understand and agree on high level requirements and the overall look and feel of the product. They are mainly interested in how long and how much. Some of the more astute may ask about risk, but that is stretching their abilities. I have found that the amount of detail in a presentation is inversely proportional to the management level receiving the data. Software engineers love detail; project managers want only a summary and list of problems; directors want details of the schedule and cost; VPs want to know when it will be completed and the board wants to see pretty pictures that will look good in the annual report. John Hebley Hebley & Associates -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2002 10:54 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: (ROSE) Process Modelling? Hello all Following on from Steve's comments about presentation to the board... I know this is probably an impossible dream...but... Isn't it strange that whereas an Architect is expected to present his/her building designs to the client be they blueprints, models, or interactive computer-based walkthroughs of the building before it has been built, a Business or Systems Analyst or Software Architect would get fired if s/he presented a UML model to the board no matter how high level ! Best Regards. Ayman email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] CLAIMS INFORMATION CONSULTANCY Visit us at: http://www.airclaims.co.uk http://www.worldairfleet.com http://www.airclaimsv1.com ___________________________________________________________________________ THIS TRANSMISSION IS INTENDED ONLY FOR THE USE OF THE INDIVIDUAL OR ENTITY TO WHICH IT IS ADDRESSED AND MAY CONTAIN INFORMATION THAT IS PRIVILEGED, CONFIDENTIAL AND EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE UNDER APPLICABLE LAW. If you are not the intended recipient or employee or agent responsible for delivering the transmission to the intended recipient, please notify us by return. Any distribution or copying of this document by anyone other than the intended recipient is strictly prohibited. Airclaims cannot be held responsible for any alterations made to this document, intentionally or otherwise after transmission. Airclaims Limited, Registered Office: Cardinal Point, Newall Road, Heathrow Airport, Hounslow, Middlesex, TW6 2AS. Company Registration No. 710284 England and Wales. ************************************************************************ * Rose Forum is a public venue for ideas and discussions. * For technical support, visit http://www.rational.com/support * * Post or Reply to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Subscription Requests: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Archive of messages: * http://www.rational.com/support/usergroups/rose/rose_forum.jsp * Other Requests: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * * To unsubscribe from the list, please send email * To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Subject: <BLANK> * Body: unsubscribe rose_forum ************************************************************************* ************************************************************************ * Rose Forum is a public venue for ideas and discussions. * For technical support, visit http://www.rational.com/support * * Post or Reply to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Subscription Requests: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Archive of messages: * http://www.rational.com/support/usergroups/rose/rose_forum.jsp * Other Requests: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * * To unsubscribe from the list, please send email * To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Subject: <BLANK> * Body: unsubscribe rose_forum *************************************************************************
