Select the expert that you would like to question.If you like to know in-depth historical details here is a link to Wikipedia. It leverages the input from a panel of unbiased experts.
We needed to develop a proposal for the client.ĭelphi Method or Technique is a structured information gathering method. His or her opinion should not impact the decisions of others.Īfter that, I had to switch out from Delphi and get into a brainstorming meeting. I did not disclose the person who was in doubt of the benefits. Is there a way to check it for our application? Can we promote the benefits to the customer?”Īgain I ran the questions independently.
“I have learned that the performance benefits may vary. So, that’s the question for the second round. “For sure, you must do it as soon as possible!” What about the question: “Should we make a switch from what we use today?” So, I got all the answers from each person independently.Īnswers on questions number 1, 2 and 4 were similar. Otherwise, they will be biased to aligned their answers. You can’t let them know that you have talked with others. The communication method isn’t that important. And with Becky, I caught her on the phone. Given the realities of our environment, I talk with Team Lead at once. I need to ask this same questions to all three experts I selected. Should we make a switch from what we use today?.She helped me with some hints on what projects to visit. He might point out some risks in estimation and real-life benefits. I also want to get an opinion from a Project Manager who implemented it already. In case we run into troubles he may be useful in negotiations.
He knows how to explain complicated technical concepts in simple words. So, I wanted to gather information, make a decision and get buy-in from several stakeholders all at once.įirst of all, I decided on whom should I ask.
In project management, you never use a tool or a technique as is. Instead, I decided to apply the Delphi Technique. He asked me to look into a new technology on iOS called “layers”.įor sure, I could open a developer’s documentation and try to read it.īut that is not what a project manager does.