What's the Daring Way Process?Link Copied!
At Daring Way, we simplify complex technology to deliver impactful solutions that drive real business outcomes. Whether you need complete end-to-end services or targeted expertise in a multi-vendor environment, we have the talent and experience to bring your vision to life. From strategic road mapping to final delivery, our approach is tailored to your business goals—because it’s not just about what hasn’t been done; it’s about where you’re heading next. Ready to talk specifics? Let’s schedule a meeting and explore how we can help accelerate your success.
At Daring Way, we specialize in providing comprehensive advisory, consulting, and development services tailored to meet the unique needs of businesses. From aligning technology with strategic goals to driving innovation and operational efficiency, our expert team delivers actionable solutions across areas such as product development, portfolio management, and strategic architecture. Empower your business to thrive with our forward-thinking approach and proven methodologies.
The Work PackageLink Copied!
Just as simplify complex technology to deliver impactful solutions, we simplified our process so our approach is tailored to your business goals -— because it’s not just about what hasn’t been done; it’s about where you’re heading next.
The daring work package has evolved over decades of experience. It makes sure all the right questions are asked at the right time. It’s light weigth and adaptble to each project and clients needs.
- Created during ideation (discovery)
- Done during design
- Managed during development and delivery
The Work Package is adapted to each client and project needs. At it’s core it’s ensuring the right questions are asked.
Each work package can be as big or as small as needed. It can be a meta work package tracking a collection of work packages. In a SCRUM world the work package migt be called a EPIC or Theme. Regardless of what they are called, in a development project you will ask these questions and need the answer sooner or later. The question is when to answer them. Because the later you answer, the bigger the impact on slowing down your organizational velocity.
SummaryLink Copied!
The Work Package provides a concise, high-level overview tailored for executives, clearly outlining objectives, strategic alignment, and intended outcomes. It ensures clarity and alignment from the start, setting the stage for efficient decision-making and successful delivery.
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Defines precisely what’s included and excluded, detailing user stories, dependencies, and essential requirements. This clarifies expectations, helps avoid misunderstandings, and ensures all teams remain aligned and focused on core objectives.
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Captures comprehensive solution designs, from user experience (UX) and wireframes to solution architecture and sequence diagrams. This phase transforms high-level ideas into tangible, actionable blueprints ready for development.
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Ensures each responsible team provides an initial T-shirt-sized effort estimate based on detailed design. This process validates clarity and completeness, enabling accurate forecasting, better resource allocation, and improved planning.
The Daring Way ProcessLink Copied!
1. Ideation (Discovery)Link Copied!
The ideation phase is where the foundation for success is established. GIVE EXAMPLE*
We engage with stakeholders, product owners, and end-users to uncover key insights and define the core problems to solve. Our approach ensures alignment between your vision and tangible outcomes.
- Client-Centric Discovery: We collaborate with clients to identify pain points, priorities, and goals.
- Work Package Creation: We define actionable deliverables that guide the project with clarity.
- UX with Solutions Focus: We bridge customer insights with technical feasibility to align the right design and architecture from the start.
This phase drives clarity, ensuring every subsequent step aligns with your business objectives and maximizes impact.
2. DesignLink Copied!
UX-Centric Approach
We start every project by defining the user journey and aligning it with your core business objectives.
- User Research & Journey Mapping: Gain a crystal-clear understanding of your audience, their needs, and their pain points.
- Rapid Prototyping & Validation: Quickly test assumptions, saving up to X% in development costs and reducing time-to-market.
- Strategic Integration: By aligning UX with technical architecture from the outset, we minimize risk and maximize ROI.
Strategic Solution Architecture
A strong product begins with smart architecture. We focus on clear, forward-looking roadmaps—rather than backlogs—to keep your team aligned on long-term business goals. Our solutions are designed to scale, evolve, and integrate seamlessly with your existing systems, ensuring your project remains future-proof.
3. DevelopmentLink Copied!
At the start of development, the design team hands off a set of clearly defined work packages. These packages provide developers with actionable deliverables, ensuring the project’s technical goals align with the original design vision. We start development, test, and delivery at the same time.
Platform Automation & DevOps
Efficiency, reliability, and speed to market are critical. We embed DevOps principles early in the process:
- Developer Environment: Our automation includes more than CI/CD, we have expertise in automated development environments allowing new developers to ramp up in hours instead of days or weeks.
- Automated Infrastructure: Reduce manual interventions, lower operational costs, and accelerate deployments.
- Consistent, Repeatable Processes: Implement continuous integration and delivery pipelines that sustain rapid growth without compromising stability.
Development Tailored to Your Needs
We don’t lock ourselves into a single tech stack or team structure before understanding the project’s unique requirements. Instead, we:
- Architect to UX, Business Goals, and Budget: Select tools and talent that best serve your roadmap.
- Adaptive Staffing: Bring in specialized development teams precisely when needed, ensuring optimal resource allocation.
Continuous Testing & Quality Assurance
Quality is baked in from day one. Our QA team works alongside development to:
- Identify Issues Early: Prevent costly late-stage fixes and maintain release velocity.
- Ensure Alignment: Validate each feature against user requirements and business objectives before it ever hits production.
4. Delivery & SupportLink Copied!
Release management starts at project inception. We collaborate with your stakeholders to guarantee a smooth handoff, focusing on:
Security & Compliance: Adhere to industry-specific standards while safeguarding data and privacy.
Operational Readiness: Set up monitoring, alerting, and maintenance protocols that keep your product running flawlessly.
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Let’s collaborate to unlock clarity, efficiency, and measurable success for your next product initiative.Whether it’s ideation, design, development, or delivery & support, we tailor our approach to align with your unique business goals.
**Contact us today ** to discover how our Work Package methodology and user - first mindset can simplify complexity and drive impactful outcomes at every stage of your project.