CHC5056: Innovative Product Development (IPD)

Week 1: Welcome & Introduction

Module Introduction & Course Objectives

Welcome to the CHC5056 Innovative Product Development module!

The core of this module is Practical Application. Through a year-long Team Project, you will gain hands-on experience in the development of a computing-related product.

  • Gain practical experience in team-based product development.
  • Learn essential skills in product development, project management, and teamwork.
  • Prepare for your L6 graduation design project.
  • Explore important topics like society, law, ethics, and professional skills.

The course is structured around one or more development iterations (Sprints) to simulate a real-world agile environment.

Overview of Assessment Methods

Part A: Project Proposal

Personal

30%

A detailed individual project plan report.

Part B: Group Presentation

Group

10%

A public demonstration of the team's project.

Part C: Employability Portfolio

Personal

10%

Materials focusing on career development.

Part D: Class Test

Personal

10%

A test on key knowledge points from the course.

Part E: Personal Journal

Personal

40%

A personal reflection and contribution record based on the group project process. This is the most heavily weighted component.

Important: The Part A Project Proposal is the first major deadline, due in Week 5 of the first semester.

Core Concepts of Innovative Product Development (IPD)

Project: A temporary endeavor designed to create a unique product, service, or result.

Product: A quantifiable artifact. In computing, this is usually software, a system, or a service.

Product Development: The life cycle of creating and evolving a product or service. This module focuses on Innovative Product Development.

Value: The worth, importance, or usefulness of something. Value is the ultimate indicator of project success. How project outcomes deliver value to stakeholders is our core focus.

System for Value Delivery: A collection of strategic business activities, including projects, designed to build, maintain, and/or advance an organization.

To cope with uncertainty and change, this module will focus on adaptive/agile methods.

Project Management Principles & Performance Domains

Project Management Principles

Principles are basic guidelines that guide behavior. From the PMBOK® Guide 7th Edition, highly relevant principles include:

  • Focus on Value: Value is the ultimate indicator of project success.
  • Create a Collaborative Project Team Environment: Teamwork is essential.
  • Embrace Adaptability and Resiliency: Relevant to our use of Agile methods.
  • Tailor Based on Context: Project approaches need to be tailored to the specific context.

Project Performance Domains

These are key groups of activities required to deliver project outcomes. The 8 domains form the structure of this module:

1. Stakeholders

2. Team

3. Development Approach & Life Cycle

4. Planning

5. Project Work

6. Delivery

7. Measurement

8. Uncertainty

Preparing for Part A: Project Proposal

Phase 1: Initial Preparation & Planning (2-3 weeks before submission)

  1. Determine the project topic: Choose from the provided list or come up with your own original, innovative, and feasible idea.
  2. Discuss with classmates and mentors: Although this is an individual assignment, discussing ideas can provide inspiration.

Summary & Next Steps

This week, we covered the module's objectives, assessments, and core concepts like projects, value, and agile. We also introduced the PM principles and performance domains that will guide us. Your main task now is to start thinking about your Part A proposal.

What to do next:

  • Review the Module Guide in detail, especially the Part A requirements.
  • Start brainstorming project ideas.
  • Be prepared to discuss your ideas in next week's seminar.

Feel free to ask any questions!