- Objectives: Learning engineering begins with understanding and defining the Challenge as the first step in the learning engineering process. A project may be scoped as a single iteration in the learning engineering process or any number of iterations with sub-challengees. Clearly defined objectives are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound (SMART). These objectives guide the team and provide benchmarks for measuring success for a single iteration or throughout the project lifecycle.
- Scope Definition: Clearly defining the scope helps manage expectations, avoid scope creep, and ensure that all stakeholders have a common understanding of what the project will and will not include. Scope definition is an ongoing process, with adjustments made based on findings from agile iterations.