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Technology Familiarity

16 December, 2015 - 15:34

Recall that this category refers to the familiarity of the project team with the technology that is part of the project. Refer to the following descriptions for tips on arriving at a DPCI score for technology familiarity:

  1. The team members have all used the technology or have been involved with projects that used this technology. They are confident that they understand it and can handle problems related to it.
  2. The technology is new to some of the team members who are not in key positions. Standardized training is available, if necessary, to teach them what they need to know about it to do their jobs.
  3. Several team members have not worked with this technology, including some of the key team members. Standardized training is not available, and consultants might be needed.
  4. The technology is new but is similar to previous technologies with which the team leaders are familiar. An advisor from the product’s development team may serve as a technology advisor.
  5. The technology is new, and no one has worked with it before. A specialist might be needed to avoid serious errors.