CS 250 Agile Team Charter
SNHU Travel Niche Vacation Booking System
Item Response
Business Case/Vision The primary goal of SNHU Travel is to increase its customer base
(value to attain) with the introduction of the niche vacation booking service. The
web-based solution will enable users to find and reserve special,
themed vacation packages that meet their interests, like eco-tours,
adventure travel or luxury retreats. The system will increase
customer interaction, efficiency in booking, and competitive edge of
SNHU Travel in the online travel industry.
Mission Statement To create, build, and implement an effective and easy to use online
(result to accomplish) booking platform that offers customers the opportunity to access
custom and vacation packages in five weeks, in line with the
seasonal marketing objectives of the company.
Project Team Christy (Product Owner): Defines the product vision, prioritizes the
(team members and roles) backlog, and ensures that the team delivers maximum value.
Ron (Scrum Master): Facilitates Scrum events, removes
impediments, and ensures adherence to Agile principles.
Nicky (Developer): Designs, codes, and implements system features
according to engineering best practices.
Brian (Tester): Defines acceptance criteria, performs testing, and
ensures quality assurance of deliverables
Success Criteria Start date: November 10, 2025
Expected completion date: December 15, 2025
Final deliverable: The SNHU Travel niche vacation booking web
application with its tested basic functionalities, such as destination
search, package booking, and user account management.
Key project objectives:
Secure launch within the 5-week timeframe
Deliver high-quality code
Incorporate key niche vacation search and booking features.
Key Project Risks Tight project timeline leading to potential feature trade-offs.
Scope creep from evolving client expectations.
Integration issues between frontend and backend systems.
Communication breakdowns among team members working
remotely.
Rules of Behavior Commitment to the 5-week deadline
(values and principles) Focus on the current Sprint Goal
Openness about progress and impediments
Respect for team members and their roles
Courage to address difficult issues.
SNHU Travel Niche Vacation Booking System
Item Response
Business Case/Vision The primary goal of SNHU Travel is to increase its customer base
(value to attain) with the introduction of the niche vacation booking service. The
web-based solution will enable users to find and reserve special,
themed vacation packages that meet their interests, like eco-tours,
adventure travel or luxury retreats. The system will increase
customer interaction, efficiency in booking, and competitive edge of
SNHU Travel in the online travel industry.
Mission Statement To create, build, and implement an effective and easy to use online
(result to accomplish) booking platform that offers customers the opportunity to access
custom and vacation packages in five weeks, in line with the
seasonal marketing objectives of the company.
Project Team Christy (Product Owner): Defines the product vision, prioritizes the
(team members and roles) backlog, and ensures that the team delivers maximum value.
Ron (Scrum Master): Facilitates Scrum events, removes
impediments, and ensures adherence to Agile principles.
Nicky (Developer): Designs, codes, and implements system features
according to engineering best practices.
Brian (Tester): Defines acceptance criteria, performs testing, and
ensures quality assurance of deliverables
Success Criteria Start date: November 10, 2025
Expected completion date: December 15, 2025
Final deliverable: The SNHU Travel niche vacation booking web
application with its tested basic functionalities, such as destination
search, package booking, and user account management.
Key project objectives:
Secure launch within the 5-week timeframe
Deliver high-quality code
Incorporate key niche vacation search and booking features.
Key Project Risks Tight project timeline leading to potential feature trade-offs.
Scope creep from evolving client expectations.
Integration issues between frontend and backend systems.
Communication breakdowns among team members working
remotely.
Rules of Behavior Commitment to the 5-week deadline
(values and principles) Focus on the current Sprint Goal
Openness about progress and impediments
Respect for team members and their roles
Courage to address difficult issues.
