Managing the Risks of JAD
JAD is a sophisticated process that must be done well to work. Here are the main problems it can cause.
Unrealistic expectations following the JAD session. The JAD session can generate so much excitement that development can't possibly meet the demand for the new system fast enough. Participants in the session see how quickly developers can create a prototype, and they don't always understand why it takes so much longer to create the real system. The positive momentum generated during the sessions can turn against developers if they don't deliver the real system fast enough.
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