4.3. Select Analysis Team Members

The analysis team is the focal point for conducting the OCTAVE Method. This team is responsible for the ultimate success of the evaluation. Because the analysis team plays such a pivotal role in the evaluation, it is important to select a core team that has sufficient skills, experience, and expertise to lead the evaluation.

Who Is on the Analysis Team?

The champion often assembles the analysis team after obtaining senior management sponsorship of the evaluation. Senior managers might also designate someone in the organization to work with the champion or to lead the selection of the analysis team.

The core analysis team consists of three to five people from the organization's business units and information technology ...

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