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JAD Sessions

Joint Application Design (JAD) sessions are structured, facilitator-led workshops used to elicit requirements. By convening business stakeholders and key decision makers, they speed up forming the project vision and enable consensus on project scope, objectives, and detailed specifications.

Key Points

  • Facilitated, time-boxed workshops focused on gathering and clarifying requirements.
  • Bring stakeholders and decision makers together to quickly build shared understanding and agreement.
  • Use collaborative techniques such as brainstorming, process modeling, and quick prototypes.
  • Produce tangible outputs like prioritized requirements, agreed scope, and documented decisions.

Example

A project manager organizing a new CRM implementation holds a 2-day JAD session with sales leaders, customer support, IT architects, and a UX facilitator. The group reviews current pain points, sketches key workflows, defines must-have features, and agrees on a prioritized backlog and scope for the first release.

PMP Example Question

During project initiation, the manager needs to rapidly align stakeholders on scope and high-level requirements. Which technique should be used?

  1. Monte Carlo simulation
  2. Joint Application Design sessions
  3. RACI matrix development
  4. Earned value analysis

Correct Answer: B — Joint Application Design sessions

Explanation: JAD sessions are structured, facilitator-led workshops designed to quickly gather requirements and build consensus among stakeholders.

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