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Scoping Workshops for estimating timeline and budget

Q: How should I prepare the brief for the Scoping Workshop?

You don’t need to have a very specific brief for the project. Typically, those specifications are insufficient and don’t answer all the questions. Instead, focus on detailing the business vision and end-user requirements. Make sure you understand the market in which you want to operate, what is the Problem Statement you wish to address, what is the competitive landscape, who are the key stakeholders, and last but not least, what is your targeted market for whom you are going to build your MVP. You can also arrange a free Scoping Workshop with us; we can get this input directly from you.

Q: I still need clarification between the app and the web portal.

Don’t focus too much on the solution in the first place. One of our clients from Australia came to us for the mobile Flutter app, which they eventually ordered after three years of cooperation on web-based products. The final interface is based on a recommendation and evidence collected during the Sprint, so don’t bother too much about that unless there are other arguments.

Q: What will I get after the Scoping Workshop?

You will receive a complex report presenting all results of the Sprint, such as: Outline of the initial scope for the MVP. Timeline for the implementation. Budget for MVP.

Q: When can you arrange the Scoping Workshop?

Typically, we arrange the scoping workshop within 3 days from receipt of the inquiry.

We are your tech partner

Scope, Budget, and Timeline

At LeanCode, we understand that when you have a bold vision, you want to start ASAP, with a clear vision but not so clear scope and with financial constraints in mind. In a world full of ambiguity, with the Scoping Workshop, we want to bring clarity and structure to give you the initial estimates and timeline for the project.

What answers does it provide?

How much should my product cost?Typically, the budget constraint is one of the most important in product development efforts. Whereas you can manipulate the scope and play a little with a timeline, it often happens that the budget is something fixed, and you cannot go beyond a particular range. Therefore, it is important not to beat around the bush and to communicate the limits clearly. We can obviously give our estimations first, but sometimes, it simplifies the discussion and allows us to adjust the proper tools to the expected budget range of the project.

How long would it take?After the Scoping Workshop, we will be able to give you the timeline for the project. It will indicate the time needed to develop the MVP. However, this is not the specific date, as this depends on how long it will take to sign all documents and when our Experts are available to kick off the project. Typically, with our clients, we can kick off the project within 2 weeks of signing the contract.

What scope will be delivered?This is often the least defined item out of those three earlier mentioned. Whereas clients have the product vision, they are uncertain if the user should set the password by themselves, log in with social media, or perhaps use the OTP in SMS.

How much does the Scoping Workshop cost?At LeanCode, the Scoping Workshop is free. It takes around 2h of your team’s time, but that is the total expenditure you need to make.

What is included in the Scoping Workshop?

Our workshops use various tools from the service design discipline to structure and validate the product vision properly. It is the complete list of tools, and not all of them are always in use.

Problem Statement Analysis

Stakeholders map

Business Model Canvas

Customer Journey

User Story Mapping

High-Fi Clickable Prototype

Budget Estimations

What sets us apart from other agencies?

High-responsibility

While many agencies primarily provide you with developers, we go a step further by taking full ownership of your projects.

Short time to market

We don’t reinvent the wheel from scratch but leverage proven components and solutions that save development time.

Experience from 60+ apps

You get the assurance of working with a highly skilled team that builds top-tier mobile apps, resulting in 5-star client reviews.

Large-scale apps

We’ve gathered the bulletproof experience from large (200+ people) projects so we provide you with a service that is tested, and proven.

Proactive approach

Our team actively contributes their ideas and technical expertise to enhance the quality and functionality of your app.

On time and budget

Our managers constantly monitor the projects to ensure they are delivered on agreed-upon time and budget, providing a predictable project experience.

The Top European Flutter Agency

We are officially listed as a recommended Flutter Consultants, and you can find our case studies on Flutter.dev page.

Your tech partner

We are taking responsibility for the tech side of the project and recommend solutions that fit your business needs.

Examples of projects

Mobile & Web ApplicationWelliba

Mobile ApplicationActivy

Case Study of Credit Agricole Bank Polska App

Mobile ApplicationCredit Agricole Bank Polska

Reviews of working with us

Solid knowledge and trusting cooperation help us deliver new features to our customers quickly, continuously, and based on high-security standards. The sophisticated code base and experience within LeanCode provided us with a strong foundation for the IT security certification process. We are thrilled and grateful to have found LeanCode as a partner and look forward to our further cooperation.

Mario MartellaManaging Director & CTOWelliba

If you decide to work with LeanCode, you will experience a lot more than a usual relationship between a client and a vendor. They have empathy combined with responsibility, and they are really lean - both for small and big clients.

Igor PielasCEOActivy

LeanCode has delivered the MVP within 2.5 months, exceeding our expectations. Agile and detail-oriented, they've taken the time to understand the banking industry to deliver the most effective solution for our users. They are professional, efficient, and responsive.

Tomasz CzerwińskiDeputy CIOCredit Agricole Bank Polska

How can you arrange the Scoping Workshop?

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Design Thinking Workshops

Mobile App Development

Web App Development

System Integrations

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Meet our expert

Let’s talk about your new digital product!

Hi,

During our first interview, we will discuss your vision and how we can help deliver it. You will also learn about the potential budget and timeline depending on how specific this vision is.

Łukasz KosmanCEO at LeanCode

FAQ

How should I prepare the brief for the Scoping Workshop?

I still need clarification between the app and the web portal.

What will I get after the Scoping Workshop?

When can you arrange the Scoping Workshop?