Rational Unified Process (RUP) is a standard for software development processes.

HOOD's many years of experience has shown that the blanket roll-out (big bang) of a new software development process offers little prospect for success. Instead, it is necessary to identify where the greatest benefits to the organisation and users lie, by analysing the current situation. The standard process selected, such as RUP, can then be customised (tailored) and successively implemented in these areas.

HOOD will help you to

• understand the opportunities offered by a standard process model and to assess them correctly,
• choose those areas where the greatest benefits will be achieved,
• customise a standard process and document this in an appropriate way,
• clarify outstanding questions and details regarding the practical use of processes by coaching the project team,
• implement and consolidate new methodology.

The introduction of a new process model brings with it many changes for employees. Changes create resistance and rejection. A step-by-step approach, supported by measures to promote acceptance, takes this rejection seriously and ensures an effective introduction of the new approach.

Managers must be convinced of the benefits of the new process and provide reasonable resources for its introduction.