Case Lessons involving software development

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Wg1Has working group themeLessonHas related case
ArchitectureDss development processOperational aspects of the system should be enhanced
ArchitectureDss development processPlan the system architecture based on a broad view of future possibilities
ArchitectureDss development processModular approach helpful in assisting industry uptake
Architecture
Capabilities
Dss development process
Models & techniques
Embedding a DSS in a GIS software allows obtaining information at different spatial scales using the
ArchitectureDss development process
Models & techniques
Adapting the software to make it possible to easily include also the output of other mechanistic
ArchitectureDss development process
Participation
The adoption of the collaborative learning method made possible to gradually select the conceptual
ArchitectureDss development process
Participation
Knowledge management
The DSS models built must match the knowledge of the local forest managers, so the ability for local
ArchitectureDss development processThe choice to develop the system in an Excel environment was based on the status of computer
CapabilitiesDss development process
Models & techniques
Neighbourhood interrelations should be included in the generator
CapabilitiesDss development process
Models & techniques
An optimisation module comparing alternative scenarios based on multi-criteria analysis should be
CapabilitiesDss development process
Models & techniques
A financial analysis is an important component in the discussion about the preferences of different
CapabilitiesDss development process
Models & techniques
DSS can help in varying the treatment according to more than one forest function
CapabilitiesDss development process
Models & techniques
It should be possible to specify the rotation time of a species not only by age but also by target
DocumentationDss development processLack of proper documentation and support services (manual, website, etc) can severely limit the
DocumentationDss development process
Knowledge management
Provide missing help-documentation service
Capabilities
Interface
Dss development process
Models & techniques
Need of flexibilization of analytical tools - no overdesigned tool that provides too much features for the use
InterfaceDss development process
Participation
A more informative output should be generated with clear graphs and maps indicating long-term
InterfaceDss development processThe very easy user-friendly interface of the software and the clearness of method can be exploited
InterfaceDss development process
Knowledge management
The use of structured output (maps, tables and charts) makes the methodology and the results more
InterfaceDss development process
Knowledge management
Users preferred enhanced functionality rather than useability
InterfaceDss development process
Models & techniques
Provide a simple version of the DSS, which new users can try out and learn quickly
Not prescriptiveDss development process
Models & techniques
The kinds of DSS traditionally used to calculate timber harvest levels are now being used to model
ParticipationDss development process
Participation
The ProgettoBosco working methodology, based on cooperation, successive approximations and
Participation
Communication
Transfer
Dss development process
Participation
Knowledge management
To meet the needs of customer - the Forest Service - and to obtain satisfying results the
ParticipationDss development process
Participation
Knowledge management
SIPAFIT can act sometimes as a referee to settle arguments among experts, users and stakeholders
ParticipationDss development process
Participation
It would have been better to involve some end users at earlier stages of the system development
Projmgt
Participation
Dss development process
Participation
Students studying forest management planning procedures and processes were very useful product testers
ParticipationDss development process
Participation
Using Actor Network Theory in the design stage can help in understanding the dynamism of the network
Problem specificationDss development process
Models & techniques
The definition of standardized and specific criteria for selecting and zoning forest compartment
Problem specificationDss development process
Models & techniques
To compare the current and the past quantitative-qualitative parameters of the forest, great effort
Problem specificationDss development process
Models & techniques
The fact that ProgettoBosco is conceived according to the criteria and indicators of sustainable
Problem specificationDss development process
Models & techniques
Afforestion and deforestation options should be included in the management options
Problem specificationDss development process
Knowledge management
It is necessary to know which data will be use as variables in the models before designing the DSS
ProjmgtDss development processThe development of large and enduring systems requires a long term approach
ProjmgtDss development process
Knowledge management
The scope of the modeling project can change significantly during the project
ProjmgtDss development process
Knowledge management
Enlarged decision space
ProjmgtDss development process
Participation
Getting joint funding from both the forest and environmental sectors can be a successfull for