System Development Enviroment

                The environment in which systems are developed can have a significant impact on the deliverables.  The ideal environment for system development would be encouraging, friendly, open, structured, creative, and collaborative.  I do realize that structured contrasts open and creative but this is where a balancing act must take place.  There must be enough freedom to be creative and develop new and innovative ideas.  However, the environment must be structured enough to ensure time, cost, and any other constraints are observed.  If the environment is too structured the project could fail for lack of creativity.  If the project is too open the project may fail for ignoring constraints.  A fine and difficult balance must be observed to ensure the success of systems development.