ISYS2453 Individual Reflection

Name: Lu Gia Huy - s3804799

Product name: PICNIQUE - online meeting management software

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expectations of the Assessment Declaration”

Question 1: What are the three key things that you have learnt this semester in ISYS2453?
In my opinion, the greatest aspect about ISYS2453 is the Practicality. Firstly, the course taught
us how to do project management more efficiently through Trello, product backlogs, sprint
backlogs and release burndown chart. By applying these methods, it keeps the whole team on
the same track and provide an overview on responsibilities and deadlines for each member, so
that everyone clearly understands what they have to do and avoid procrastination. The release
burndown chart also reflects the efficiency of the whole process so our team can later give
feedback and improve.

Secondly, when we were developing PICNIQUE’s prototype, we keep on discussing how to

optimize and integrate user-friendly interface for Picture-in-Picture display, leading to lots of
time-waste and arguments. However, the problem was eventually solved when we decided to
“stop talking” and actually sketch out the first draft, then do refinements along the way.
Therefore, if we keep on look for “perfection” and scared to take the first step, our “ideas”
wouldn’t turn into “reality”.

Lastly, I think that the knowledge about Use Case Diagram, Business Process model (BPMN)
and Class diagram was really useful as well. Technically, these diagrams act as the foundation
for our team to identify and decide app functions, potential customers, user behaviors and
current shortcomings. Through these diagrams and critical thinking skills, we can consolidate
and improve our ideas to suit the market preferences.

Question 2: What were the most difficult aspects of the course?

This is my first ever course that the team grade would account for 100% of the course so
teamwork plays an important role in producing great business ideas and presentations. We
encountered various problems such as miscommunication, different working schedule, and
since all of our team members study 2-3 courses this semester, the deadlines from other
courses also affect the overall progress when we built the prototype, business plan and
presentations. For example, our team argued a lot when discussing about PICNIQUE’s features
and prices for each subscription plan because we all think differently at the beginning.
Fortunately, since all of the team members are highly supportive and responsible, we divided
the tasks according to each person’s schedule and help each other when someone was too
busy. Therefore, we have maintained a positive team relationship and finished most of the
tasks on time.

Moreover, the heavy workload is also one of the difficulties in the course, which would require
extremely careful time management because each assignment was only given 2-3 weeks to
complete. As a leader of the team, my responsibility was to allocate appropriate tasks based on
my member’s schedule and expertise, while keeping track of the whole progress and also
reallocate tasks if necessary. With the help from Trello and product/sprint backlogs, the process
has been much easier because all the sub-tasks were already identified and everyone is on the
same track, so it was convenient to switch one task to another person when someone is busy.

Question 3: How do you think you can use what you have learnt in ISYS2453 in your future
career?
This a very practical and rewarding course, which I think all the knowledge and skills learnt are
relevant to real-life application. The course has given me the chance to learn and prototype
with Figma for better idea visualization in today’s digital context. Regarding the soft skill, I have
learnt to Lead with empathy. As a leader of my team, I usually ask everyone beforehand for
their upcoming deadlines so that I can maximize task allocation efficiency. By understand each
team member’s timeline, I can connect everybody to work smoothly as a team to avoid conflict
and miscommunication. With the goal of becoming an entrepreneur in the near future, I believe
that this skill would help me guide my team to work in harmony.

Secondly, I think that the course helps to enhance my critical thinking skills when solving
problems. Our team proactively ask each other questions along the way to identify mistakes
and consolidate our arguments. Therefore, I believe that this skill will help me to minimize any
potential mistakes and also develop advanced strategies when joining the workforce.

Question 4: Given your experience in ISYS2452, how likely are you to become part of a digital
startup?

Very Unlikely Neither Likely Very

Unlikely Likely or Likely
Unlikely
r r r X r

I think that working in a digital startup company would be an interesting experience due to its
dynamic and fast-paced environment, which requires extremely high commitment but also
comes with high reward. Therefore, it would be a great place for me to apply what I have learnt
in RMIT. Secondly, since the majority of startups are small-scale, we would be able to
contribute more and get a sense of achievement when successfully building a product/service. I
believe that joining a digital startup is the best way to get myself familiar with everything due to
the huge amount of practical knowledge, rather than a working in a fixed position for a large
company.
Question 5: Consider the overall effort of each of your team members, how would you rate
their effort across the semester?

Team Member Very Poor Passable Good Very Excellent

Poor Good
1. Lý Mỹ Hà r r r r r X
2. Bùi Bạch Diệp r r r r r X
3. Phạm Hà Ánh Linh r r r r r X
4. Phan Nguyễn Thục Nhi r r r r r X
Question 6: Consider the overall performance of each of your team members, how would you
rate their performance across the semester?

Team Member Very Poor Passable Good Very Excellent

Poor Good
1. Lý Mỹ Hà r r r r r X
2. Bùi Bạch Diệp r r r r r X
3. Phạm Hà Ánh Linh r r r r r X
4. Phan Nguyễn Thục Nhi r r r r r X
Question 7: Considering each of your team members, indicate how strongly you agree or
disagree about working with them again:

Team Member Strongly Disagree Neither Agree Strongly

Disagree Agree or Agree
Disagree
I would be happy to work with Mỹ
Hà in future group projects
r r r r X
I would be happy to work with
Bạch Diệp in future group projects
r r r r X
r r r r
I would be happy to work with Ánh X
 Linh in future group projects

I would be happy to work with

Thục Nhi in future group projects
r r r r X

Question 8: Please list all the aspects of the assessment that you made a significant
contribution to:
- Product features development: Picture-in-Picture display and meeting minute functions
- Business model: subscription-based and freemium
- Subscription plan pricing: Free, Standard, Premium and Enterprise
- Financial plan: revenue growth and break-even point
- Funding plan: business valuation and amount of money needed