The aim of all modern software development processes is to support the work of project teams. Processes should help to produce software as quickly and effectively as possible. However, classic processes are tending to become more complex, are very inflexible and can only be extended to meet the needs of the project at considerable time and cost. This requires a change of thinking, because the value added in daily project work is significantly influenced by the efficiency of the development environment. A particular challenge lies in the precise but, nevertheless, flexible organisation of workflows.

HOOD's Value-oriented Practices allow a modular design of processes for tailored workflows in your development activities. This innovative approach links analysis of the value chain with object-oriented design patterns. HOOD Value-oriented Practices can be regarded as process building blocks, which can be used independently of each other and combined as required. By isolating key topics, it is possible to define the 'essential practices'. Each practice describes tasks, deliverables and responsibilities. It always includes a so called "definition of done" for checking and measuring success.

With HOOD Value-oriented Practices you will be able to optimise your value chain through an efficient development environment, whilst at the same time maintaining process conformity.

This pragmatic approach is also ideal for establishing new procedures among those involved in the process.