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Preface[edit]

In 2005 a team of 20 researchers from the University of Utrecht started the Method Engineering project. This year, the project is reset and continued by a new team of about 65 researchers. This page is expected to grow much more rapidly, but for now it is still under construction.

Scope[edit]

This WikiProject has a 2-fold intention. Firstly, it is meant to provide for a project framework for the activities performed by the Method Engineering team of the University of Utrecht. Method Engineering is a master degree course that studies the extraction of method fragments from existing product software and information system development methods to create new methods that have situational applicability. In an effort to create a method pool, from which method fragments can be gathered, the research team is constructing a list of methods. The research team invites the world to contribute to this list of methods. The second intention of this WikiProject is the fruit of the project: to provide knowledge about the science of method engineering and to provide a portal of methods, studied in its context.

Utrecht University
Utrecht University
Department of Information and Computing Sciences
Department of Information and Computing Sciences




Method Engineering Overview
Method Engineering Overview


Project Lay-out[edit]

Themes Of Focus[edit]

During the research of the Method Engineering project, methods, tools and techniques are aggretated under 2 main themes and 5 subthemes of focus. The division of the themes of focus is listed in the tables below.

Main Themes
Information Systems
Method engineering
Product software
Subthemes Description
Product Management Administration of requirements and releases in a product software company
Implementation Methods Implementing (product) software systems in an organization
Product Life-cycle Management Monitoring and decision making on the future of a product
Software Development All phases of software system realization, including software process improvement
Business Planning Strategy formulation of a new or revized business

Coordination[edit]

Name Function Subtheme coordination Affiliation
Prof. Dr. S. Brinkkemper Lecturer Business Planning Utrecht University
Dr. Ir. R.W. Helms Lecturer Product Life-cycle Management Utrecht University
Dr. Ir. L. Xu Lecturer Software Development Utrecht University
Dr. S. Jansen Lecturer Implementation Methods Utrecht University
I. van de Weerd MSc PhD Student Product Management Utrecht University
J. van Reijsen MSc Student, Student Assistant N/A Utrecht University


Method Engineering Encyclopedia[edit]

Current Research[edit]

Business Planning

Method Researcher Function Affiliation
* Business Valuation (finance) R. Kuipers MSc Student Utrecht University
* Corporate Strategy Development Method, Corporate Strategy T. van Ee MSc Student Utrecht University
* Customer Evaluation Matrix R. Giesen MSc Student Utrecht University
* Context Analysis S. Milliard MSc Student Utrecht University
* Brainstorming W. Water MSc Student Utrecht University
* Market research M. Dekkers MSc Student Utrecht University
* Segmenting & Positioning A. van Esch MSc Student Utrecht University
* Morfological Analysis I. Tjahyo Sarwono MSc Student Utrecht University
* New venture A. Talbi MSc Student Utrecht University
* Organization Design M. Fabriek MSc Student Utrecht University
* Planning: Hurdle Business planning D. Wolfs MSc Student Utrecht University
* Planning:Commercial B. Tax MSc Student Utrecht University
* Planning: Situational W. van Duinkerken MSc Student Utrecht University
* Pricing E. Vuuregge MSc Student Utrecht University
* Business planning (an integrated plan approach) B. Peute MSc Student Utrecht University
* Sales Forecasting W. Bruin MSc Student Utrecht University
* Venture Capital Financing J. Chok MSc Student Utrecht University


Implementation Methods

Method Researcher Function Affiliation
* Assessment IMM T.J. Man MSc Student Utrecht University
* CMMI: Capability Maturity Model Integration P. Poortman MSc Student Utrecht University
* CCU: Customer Configuration Updating: Activation And Usage M. Godthelp MSc Student Utrecht University
* CCU: Customer Configuration Updating: Delivery L. van der Meer MSc Student Utrecht University
* ISPL: Information Systems Procurement Library M. Luking MSc Student Utrecht University
* ITIL: Information Technology Infrastructure Library L. Luinenburg MSc Student Utrecht University
* ITIL: Information Technology Infrastructure Library J. Mata MSc Student Utrecht University
* ITIL: Information Technology Infrastructure Library A. Ramdien MSc Student Utrecht University
* Prince2: Controlling a Stage C. Richter MSc Student Utrecht University
* Prince2: Starting Up a Project R. Koster MSc Student Utrecht University
* Prince2: Directing A Project N. Titsuit MSc Student Utrecht University
* Prince2: Initiating a Project M. Dow MSc Student Utrecht University
* Prince2: Managing Product Delivery W. Buts MSc Student Utrecht University
* Prince2: Managing Stage Boundaries T. Ghita MSc Student Utrecht University
*Prince2: Close a project J. Liu MSc Student Utrecht University
* Product Software Adoption: Big Bang Adoption K. Pigmans MSc Student Utrecht University
* Product Software Adoption: Parallel adoption C. Jager MSc Student Utrecht University
* Product Software Adoption: Phased adoption W. in der Maur MSc Student Utrecht University
* Regatta: adoption method B. Beens MSc Student Utrecht University
* Regatta® D. de Bode MSc Student Utrecht University
* Regatta® G. Koopman MSc Student Utrecht University
* SAP Implementation C. Flink MSc Student Utrecht University
* SAP Implementation D. Noppen MSc Student Utrecht University
* SIM-System Implementation Method B. Wevers MSc Student Utrecht University
* SPICE J. Horn MSc Student Utrecht University


Product Life-Cycle Management

Method Researcher Function Affiliation
* Build management Th. Levantakis MSc Student Utrecht University
* Change management process

* Change request (no method)

M.G.A. Plomp MSc Student Utrecht University
* Software Configuration Management R. Balk MSc Student Utrecht University
* Product Family / Line Engineering J. Schipper MSc Student Utrecht University
* Product Structure Modeling G. Ongena MSc Student Utrecht University
* Release Management J. Tops MSc Student Utrecht University
* Software Life-cycle Process G. Vermunt MSc Student Utrecht University
* Systems Engineering Process E. Keegstra MSc Student Utrecht University
* Synchronization models J. Roques MSc Student Utrecht University


Product Management

Method Researcher Function Affiliation
* Market driven requirements engineering for software products (MDRE for SP) A. Kanhai MSc Student Utrecht University
* Portfolio Management for New Products M. van der Steen MSc Student Utrecht University
* Preview V. van der Linden MSc Student Utrecht University
* Requirements Prioritization S. de Weerd MSc Student Utrecht University
* SCRUM Development Process: Management Aspects J. Pelaz Anciola MSc Student Utrecht University
* Technology Roadmapping E. Kroese MSc Student Utrecht University


Software Development

Method Researcher Function Affiliation
* Adaptation of Agile Methods L. Rosinski MSc Student Utrecht University
* CMMI: Capability Maturity Model Integration for Software R. Bakker MSc Student Utrecht University
* DSDM: Dynamic Systems Development Method S. Wijaya MSc Student Utrecht University
* FDD: Feature-Driven Development D. van Gerwe MSc Student Utrecht University
* Internet-Speed Development M. Walraven MSc Student Utrecht University
* Open Source Software Development M. Abbing MSc Student Utrecht University
* SCRUM Development Process: Development Aspects R. Ignacio MSc Student Utrecht University
* WebML: Web Modeling Language X. Li MSc Student Utrecht University

Previous Research[edit]

In the academic year of 2004-2005, about 20 researchers provided earlier contribution to the Method Engineering Encyclopedia. Their research is

listed and linked in the table below.


Methodology of Information Systems

Researcher Function Researched Method(s) Affiliation
D. Kless MSc Student * Meta-Modeling
* Meta-Process Modeling
Utrecht University
P. Gerts MSc Student * Unified Modeling Language (UML) Utrecht University
J. Spee MSc Student * Information Systems Procurement Library (ISPL) Utrecht University
E. Veltman MSc Student * Dynamic Architecture (DYA) Utrecht University
B. van den Bent MSc Student * Dynamic Systems Development Method (DSDM) Utrecht University
J. den Teuling MSc Student * Mobile Business Development
* Freeband Business Blueprint Method (FBBM)
Utrecht University
W. Giezeman MSc Student * Extreme Programming (XP) Utrecht University
M. Osman MSc Student * Rational Unified Process (RUP) Utrecht University
V. Muelle MSc Student * Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Utrecht University
C. Li MSc Student * Enterprise Modeling Method: ARIS Utrecht University
S. van Schalkwijk MSc Student * T-Map Testing Method Utrecht University
V. van Deelen MSc Student * Information Modeling With NIAM/FCO-IM Utrecht University


Methodology of Product Software

Researcher Function Researched Method(s) Affiliation
J. Anjia MSc Student * Requirements management processes Utrecht University
I. van Soest MSc Student * Product Roadmapping Utrecht University
N. de Vrij MSc Student * Software Architecture: Functional Architecture Utrecht University
L. Chen MSc Student * Configuration Management & Delivery Utrecht University
J. van Reijsen MSc Student * Product Software Implementation Methods
* Object Process Methodology
* Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Modeling
Utrecht University
S. Miller MSc Student * Market Analysis for Product Software Utrecht University
A. van Asch MSc Student * Software Architecture: Technical Architecture Utrecht University
O. Kok MSc Student * Fagan Inspection Utrecht University

Other articles[edit]

(Awaiting inclusion in the tables above.)

CMMIsm Causal Analysis and Resolution - CMMIsm Configuration Management - CMMIsm Decision Analysis and Resolution - CMMIsm Integrated Project Management - CMMIsm Integrated Supplier Management - CMMIsm Integrated Teaming - CMMIsm Measurement and Analysis - CMMIsm Organizational Environment for Integration - CMMIsm Organizational Innovation and Deployment - CMMIsm Organizational Process Definition - CMMIsm Organizational Process Focus - CMMIsm Organizational Process Performance - CMMIsm Organizational Training - CMMIsm Product Integration - CMMIsm Project Monitoring and Control - CMMIsm Project Planning - CMMIsm Process and Product Quality Assurance - CMMIsm Quantitative Project Management - CMMIsm Requirements Development - CMMIsm Requirements Management - CMMIsm Risk Management - CMMIsm Supplier Agreement Management - CMMIsm Technical Solution - CMMIsm Validation - CMMIsm Verification

External Research[edit]

In the table below, the Method Engineering Project invites researchers from the World, external to the Project, to contribute to the Method

Engineering Encyclopedia.

Researcher Function Researched Method(s) Affiliation
Name Function Researched Method(s) Affiliation

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