You decide to conduct a series of JAD sessions. Prepare a memo to participants, and include adetailed plan.

What will be an ideal response?

Your memo should explain the JAD process, and stress the idea of team-based efforts and goals. Issues to consider might include:

• Location. The team could use a special conference room on-site or at an off-site location. The important issue is to isolate JAD participants from the distraction of day-to-day operations. The choice that works best depends on the specific situation and the ground rules set forth by the JAD project leader.

• Roles. The chapter describes typical JAD participants, including a JAD project leader, various levels of management, users, IT staff members, and a recorder. The table on page 106 also describes typical roles for each participant:





The leader will also explain methods of documentation and whether the team will be using CASE tools during the JAD sessions.

Getting Started. You can explain that the project leader will begin by introducing all JAD team members. The leader will then discuss ground rules, goals, and objectives for the JAD sessions