Process for new projects: “Agile to the Goal”

How are digitalisation projects carried out at Worms University of Applied Sciences?

On this page, you will find a clearly structured overview of the project process – from the initial idea through to the establishment of a finished service. The table sets out all the steps, responsibilities and typical content.
This overview is intended for all university staff who wish to initiate or support a digital project.

Step Description
1. Submit a project idea
  • By email to digitalisierung@hs-worms.de
  • Details of the objective, technology to be used (e.g. AI, VR, data science), target audience, resource requirements and persons responsible
2. Initial assessment & consultation
  • Assessment of alignment with the university’s strategy and technology
  • Initial assessment of feasibility, relevance and potential for synergy
  • Consultation meeting with the Centre (and, where applicable, with IT or the Department of Didactics)
3. Prioritisation & decision-making
  • Inclusion in a project matrix or roadmap
  • Criteria: degree of innovation, feasibility, resources, impact
  • Decision by the Centre’s management and, where applicable, HL
4. Project launch & support
  • Assignment of a contact person
  • Support with project structuring (e.g. agile methods, timetables)
  • Selection of technology in cooperation with other units
5. Implementation & Monitoring
  • Support through regular status checks
  • Involvement of specialist expertise (e.g. data protection, accessibility)
  • Evaluation of milestones
6. Completion, consolidation and transfer
  • Project documentation and, where appropriate, knowledge transfer
  • Roll-out of successful results across the organisation
  • Sustainability/operation of the service via partners (e.g. data centre)