Strategy Workshop

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Sometimes it's hard to know where to begin. We can not only point you in the right direction, but we can help plan the journey.
In a strategy workshop the intent is to define how the software will be used, what challenges it will address, the context in which it will be used, and what business or organizational objectives it will fulfill. We intentionally do not focus on how the software will be constructed, only on the core objectives and goals.

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Determine Specific Objectives Together

Our software design and development process recognizes two competing interests: 1) the need for clear overall project objectives, and 2) the reality that understanding develops as the software is created. During our strategy workshop we assist clients to determine specific objectives by discussing needs and goals of both user and the business.

Plan With Realistic Forecast

Our experience creating software grounds our process. We know that often when we initially think about how a component of the software should be constructed, it turns out to be incomplete or inaccurate. We also know that planning requires forecasting, and that forecasting gets more inaccurate the further out it extends. This early on, we can help you to develop a realistic "early" forecast, to give you that high-level idea of scope and cost, so you can better plan for the future.

Adapt Through An Iterative Approach

To balance these two main, competing interests (clear objectives + developing understanding) we employ an iterative approach to design and development. Although the majority of the design and development work follows a circular path through a number of iterations, the overall process has a distinct progression that can be roughly divided into beginning, middle, and end. Thus, this strategy session marks the beginning of a project and stays focused on clarifying the objectives, while later work dives deeper.

What Clients Say About Planet Argon

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Morgan Currie, CTO at Marcato Digital Solutions

"The team at Planet Argon have been fantastic to work with. "
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Adrian Mowat, Head of Engineering at Newspaper Club

"Adding a new unknown partner into the mix for a Rails upgrade is a bit of a risk, and we were worried we might be writing a blank check for no return. However, we actually felt very much in control throughout the project...The project was done quickly and effectively."
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Phoebe O'Leary, Director of Operations at Meyer Memorial Trust

"It really impressed us how Planet Argon always stayed on task, never felt that we were sidelined for another project. You always feel like the most important client."
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Alexandra Stankiewicz, Chief Marketing Officer & Head of Online Sales at Aloha

"Planet Argon was a top-notch partner agency that provided a great service experience. They truly recognized the importance of e-commerce to our business."
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Marsh Meyers, Education Manager at Oregon Coast Aquarium

"[The Discovery workshop] got our staff thinking a little more like web designers, I think. In other words, we got into a mindset closer to yours as you got into a mindset closer to ours."

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