Value Creation and Capture, a Model of the Software Development Process

Todd Little presents a model of the software development process that can help managers and project team members improve their understanding of software development dynamics. The model consists of a set of functions and parameters that can easily be applied in a spreadsheet. Utilizing this model provides guidance for the software development organization to maximize value delivery by exploring value creation and value capture in the presence of uncertainty. Items that can be explored include project staffing, optimal release dates, and potential impacts of process improvements such as Pair Programming.