[Sigia-l] The new JJG diagram

[Gene Smith]

Peterme said:

 > My one quibble (and Jesse's heard this already): Project Management 
and User
 > Research should underscore all the other pillars.

Hmmm.  I see user research having strategic and tactical dimensions, 
just like technology and content.   But I'm not sure it should be an 
ur-pillar--does it affect technology strategy more than, say, cost, 
business goals, or the CIO's pet technology?  I can see decisions about 
content and site strategy being influenced by user research without 
being underpinned by them.  Also, user research (I'm thinking 
specifically of usability testing) should be on the tactical side of the 
diagram, since that's how it's chiefly used these days.

I agree with the central placement of abstract design, but it almost 
seems like user research should be there too, since it impacts many of 
the other competencies (to a greater of lesser degree, depending on the 
compentency).

As always, these diagrams are great food for thought.

Gene