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Writer's pictureNicole McGuire

Lost in the Salesforce Wilderness: 5 Steps for Finding Your Way Back with CAMP!


Project Red

Imagine embarking on a journey—a journey into the vast landscape of Salesforce, full of promise and excitement. Your project begins like any adventure, with high hopes and clear objectives. But as you traverse the Salesforce wilderness, you soon find yourself facing unexpected obstacles—scope creep, budget constraints, and looming deadlines. Your once-promising project is now labeled as "red," signaling danger ahead. Fear not, for there is a way back to safety and success, guided by the principles of the Contained Agile Methodology Process (CAMP).

CAMP is a trailblazing agile framework that is tailored specifically for the accelerated delivery of Salesforce projects. 

Step 1: Identifying the Scope Creep and the Core:

As you pause to assess the situation, you realize that scope creep has infiltrated your project like creeping vines in a dense forest. It's time to take a hard look and distinguish between the essential and the excessive. Are you following the 80/20 rule, focusing on the vital 20% that yields 80% of the results? Or has the team lost sight of the trail, insisting on including every feature under the sun? 


Step 2: Analyzing Time and Effort:

Now with the scope clarified, you turn your attention to the remaining path to Go Live. How much more time and effort will it truly take to reach your destination? The reality may be harsh—the budget and timeline may not align with the additional work required. It's a moment of truth, where tough decisions must be made. Remember the wise words from the Salesforce Ben LinkedIn event: "Only 50% of What You Build in Salesforce Gets Used – Let's Change That."


Step 3: Embracing Prioritization:

In the wilderness of Salesforce possibilities, it's essential to pack light and prioritize ruthlessly. Enter the 5-Star method— where each team member is given the power to assign stars to the remaining tasks, highlighting what truly matters to them. Through this process, priorities will start to emerge, guiding your way forward.


5-Star Method - learn more in the CAMP Certification training


Step 4: Reviewing and Finalizing:

With priorities in hand, it's time to review and finalize the path ahead. The items shine like guiding stars in the night sky, illuminating the way forward. These are the tasks that will propel your project toward success, while the rest are placed into the backlog, awaiting their time to shine in future projects. 


Step 5: Re-analyzing and Adjusting Course:

But the journey isn't over yet. As you prepare to resume your trek, it's crucial to re-evaluate your resources and recalibrate your expectations. Is there still work that doesn't fit within the constraints of budget and timeline? If there are still tasks that exceed the constraints, consider this not as a setback, but as an opportunity for further strategic planning. Again, some additional tasks (items now with only 1 star) may need to be placed into the backlog, ready to be tackled as fast-follows after reaching your initial destination.


Conclusion:

In the ever changing landscape of Salesforce projects, be prepared for any weather! With CAMP, you have the tools and templates to navigate the wilderness and find your way back to success. By embracing prioritization, clarity, and adaptability, you can transform your red project into a success story—a true testament to the power of resilience and agile project management.

 

Ready to chart your course with CAMP? Click here to dive deeper into the trailblazing agile framework and discover how it can revolutionize your approach to Salesforce projects.


Steps of the Contained Agile Methodology Process (CAMP) Framework


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