Teams that use iterations, milestones, or Agile-based methodologies (such as Scrum) often struggle to identify resource constraints when planning releases. Some teams may have plenty of resources to handle code writing but may lack the resources to properly QA. Some teams have dedicated resources while others have shared resources. Some teams are experts on a problem domain while others encounter a learning curve.

Project plans and the estimates upon which they are based typically don't take into account these limiting factors. As a result, projects and project teams struggle. To help deal with these real world scenarios, Notion Solutions has developed the Notion Work Planner. The Notion Work Planner integrates with Microsoft Visual Studio Team System to provide a visual interface that helps teams prioritize and manage project goals and timelines.  By taking an account of the expertise and productivity of each team member, teams can use estimates to develop more accurate iteration and release schedules. 

Features of the Notion Work Planner include:

• Plan iterations based on team size and capability
• Prioritize requirements backlog efficiently
• Identify resource constraints during planning
• Adjust schedules based on real resource allocation
• Manage team member productivity using focus factors
• Calculate schedule and resource impact of change easily
• Manage project scope

The Notion Work Planner is part of the Notion Tools for Team System product suite. To download the latest release, click here. To send feedback about Notion Tools for Team System, email Notion at sales@notionsolutions.com.