Today, during a session on understanding a project, I shared this format which the class loved.
To understand all the dimensions of a project, just go over the 7 vibhaktis of Sanskrit
Karta ne - कर्ता ने - Who is doing this project?
Karm Ko - कर्म को - Exactly WHAT do we want done?
Karn se - करण से/के द्वारा - What are the tools/tech platforms that we will use to deliver this project?
Sampradan ke liye - संप्रदान के लिए - For whom is the project being done? (End users and key stakeholders)
Apadaan se prithak - अपादान से पृथक - Who are the people/entities who will lose some ground/role after this project goes live? Who will be alienated?
Sambandh Ka, Ke, Ki - संबंध का, के, की - All related entities that share an interface/data exchange with the project.
Adhikaran Mein/par - अधिकरण में/पर - What all will this project encompass? What business processes does it own?
We created a 360-degree view of the project using this thought process and it was a huge success, allowing us to identify our stakeholders and our scope in a fun way.
