SolutionStream Case Study 2021.pdf
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SolutionStream, a software development agency, faced challenges in managing multiple projects simultaneously due to shallow understanding among teams about project specifics. They implemented an intensive discovery phase using StoriesOnBoard, which enhanced collaboration and clarity during project planning, leading to faster requirement gathering and improved backlog prioritization. This approach allowed SolutionStream to save significant time during the discovery phase, resulting in a stronger position for implementation and improved client communication.
SolutionStream Case Study 2021.pdf
- 1. 27TH OF OCTOBER,2021 CASE STUDY IMPROVING WORK EFFICIENCY BY SPEEDING UP THE DEVELOPMENT
- 2. “…STORIES ON BOARD HELPED US TO SAVE TIME, EVEN WEEKS DURING DISCOVERY.” Our client, SolutionStream is passionate about building world-class digital products that drive business results. It is a full service software development agency specializing in strategy, design, and development services. SolutionStream provides end-to-end solutions for its clients who need an experienced team to build business platforms from scratch or enhance and modernize existing applications. The company was founded in 1996 with the simple goal of creating great software on time and on budget. Their core values are client satisfaction, great design, excellent communication, and amazing technical depth. Based in Lehi, Utah, SolutionStream employs top-notch technologists and designers and has successfully completed over 2000 projects for hundreds of clients across a wide range of industries including eCommerce, education, insurance, healthcare, and finance. From startups to Fortune 500 companies, SolutionStream tackles difficult software and data problems and gives their clients the cutting-edge solutions they need to drive results and scale their success. 2 www.solutionstream.com [email protected]
- 3. A STORIES ON BOARD CASE STUDY THE CHALLENGE As SolutionStream grew, the number of projects they handled simultaneously increased significantly. This resulted in a new issue that seemed minor in the early days. Teams at SolutionStream are highly skilled in their own respective fields, yet it was difficult to be aware of each projects’ requirements. The situation required immediate attention as each team had only a shallow understanding of the projects they were in charge of. This brought attention to the increasing time needed for teams to reach a deeper understanding of all the projects they were involved in. This overhead at the beginning of each project had to be streamlined, due to the increasing number of projects. www.storiesonboard.com [email protected] 3 “IN STORIES ON BOARD THE CLARITY AND THE CONTROL THAT PUTS IN THE CUSTOMER’S HANDS IS REALLY REALLY VALUABLE FOR US AND FOR THEM.”
- 4. A STORIES ON BOARD CASE STUDY OUR SOLUTION SolutionStream applies an intensive discovery phase to collaborate with their clients at the beginning of each project. The main goal in this process is to create consensus around their client’s vision. The team enlists UX designers, technical architects and user researchers to draft, refine and test the idea before a final product backlog is created. One of the deliverables of this internal process is a story map. During the process all the requirements are gathered about the project and this is where StoriesOnBoard comes in very handy. StoriesOnBoard not only offers a place and method for registering these requirements, but presents these in a very visual layout so that SolutionStream’s client can make sure they got all the things in place to start. The cherry on top is that StoriesOnBoard gives back some control to the clients. During the planning phase, SolutionStream’ clients can request to change or control features outlined in StoriesOnBoard that will affect the cost, timeline, and complexity. This complexity alone is really vital for SolutionStream so they can more easily communicate that to their partners. www.storiesonboard.com [email protected] 4
- 5. A STORIES ON BOARD CASE STUDY THE IMPACT Our client combined their internal best practices with StoriesOnBoard which allows them to gather requirements way faster during their initial workshops compared to the methods they have done and tried prior to our solution. StoriesOnBoard helped teams prioritize their backlog and communicate their projects and tasks more effectively. Our tool saved time for teams during discovery and this can be measured even in weeks. StoriesOnBoard brought a new era to SolutionStream’s routine project estimating and planning; their teams are now in a great place to start implementing all they planned from a mush stronger position. That resulted in a clear understanding of what needs to be done - agreed with the client, and we provide a tool that helps product teams to create a common understanding of the project itself. www.storiesonboard.com 5 WANT TO LEARN MORE? We’d love to share more about how we can help you as well. Reach out to us : [email protected] “STORIESONBOARD HELPS US OPEN OUR CLIENT’S EYES TO THE REALITY OF THEIR PROJECT,THEIR BUDGET,THE TIMELINE, AND WHAT THEIR PROJECT WILL LOOK LIKE WHEN WE’RE FINISHED.”