BT, a large telecommunications company, was struggling with long software development cycles that exceeded 12 months. This prevented them from being competitive in the fast-paced telecom market. They implemented agile methods like Scrum and shifted to a 90-day delivery cycle focused on high value requirements. This substantially reduced delivery times while increasing business value. Faster delivery cycles with collaborative cross-functional teams improved communication and allowed them to adapt more effectively to changing needs. Now BT delivers solutions in a more timely manner that better meets business needs.
A presentation by Gary Palmer, made at the APM South Wales and West of England branch seminar 'Project Controls: A 1 day Seminar' on Wednesday, 2nd October 2013
If your projects involve other companies doing most of the work, then this presentation can open the door to faster, better and less expensive projects. You don't have to spend more to get your project sooner. Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM) has worked wonders in many industries..but has not had much impact in sectors such as construction. We think we know why. Take a look ad let us know what you think www.profitableprojects.org
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A presentation by Gary Palmer, made at the APM South Wales and West of England branch seminar 'Project Controls: A 1 day Seminar' on Wednesday, 2nd October 2013
If your projects involve other companies doing most of the work, then this presentation can open the door to faster, better and less expensive projects. You don't have to spend more to get your project sooner. Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM) has worked wonders in many industries..but has not had much impact in sectors such as construction. We think we know why. Take a look ad let us know what you think www.profitableprojects.org
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Our modern testing practices help speed up the current scope of quality assurance with help of a cognitive approach. Here is the link to download my published whitepaper on "Quality at the Speed of Digital" https://www.nagarro.com/qa-at-the-speed-of-digital #qualityassurance
End to End business analysis prior to Agile, sprint-driven build explained with work products and deliverables that contracts require. Role of business analyst in each workflow explained in detail.
Appendix C – Project Close-out ChecklistSection 1.General Inf.docxfestockton
Appendix C – Project Close-out Checklist
Section 1.General Information
Project Name
Project Start Date
Project End Date
Project Sponsor(s)
Title
Department
Division
Project Manager
Title
Department
Division
Section 2.Final Deliverable Checklist
Item
Question
Response
2.1
Do you agree that the product and/or service is ready to be deployed?
Yes |_|No |_|
2.2
Do you agree the product and/or service has sufficiently met the stated business goals and objectives?
Yes |_|No |_|
2.3
Do you fully understand and agree to accept all operational requirements, operational risks, maintenance costs, and other limitations and/or constraints imposed as a result of ongoing operations of the product and/or service?
Yes |_|No |_|
2.4
Do you agree the project should be closed? If no, please explain:
Yes |_|No |_|
Rate your level of satisfaction with regards to the project outcomes listed below
2.5
Project Quality
Yes |_|No |_|
2.6
Product and/or Service Performance
Yes |_|No |_|
2.7
Scope
Yes |_|No |_|
2.8
Cost (Budget)
Yes |_|No |_|
2.9
Schedule
Yes |_|No |_|
Section 3.Project Documentation Checklist
Item
Question
Response
3.1
Have project documentation and other items (e.g., Business Case, Project Plan, Charter, Budget Documents, Status Reports) been prepared, collected, filed, and/or disposed?
Yes |_|No |_|
3.3
Were audits (e.g., project closeout audit) completed and results documented for future reference?
Yes |_|No |_|
3.4
Identify the storage location for the following project documents items:
Item
Document
Location (e.g., Google Docs, Webspace)
Format
3.4a
Business Case
|_| Electronic
|_| Manual
3.4b
Project Charter
|_| Electronic
|_| Manual
3.4c
Project Plan
|_| Electronic
|_| Manual
3.4d
Budget Documentation and Invoices
|_| Electronic
|_| Manual
3.4e
Status Reports
|_| Electronic
|_| Manual
3.4f
Risks and Issues Log
|_| Electronic
|_| Manual
3.4g
Final deliverable
|_| Electronic
|_| Manual
3.4h
If applicable, verify that final project deliverable for the project is attached or storage location is identified in 3.4.
Section 4.Project Team
List resources specified in the Project Plan and used by the project.
Name
Role
Type
(e.g., Contractor, Employee)
Section 5.Project Lessons Learned
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Problem Statement
Problem Description
References
Recommendation
Section 6.Post-Implementation Support Plans
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review gate for information about the Post-Implementation Review of Business Outcomes deliverable.
Action
Planned Date
Assigned To
Frequency
Post-Implementation Review of ...
Making the Move to Behavior-Driven DevelopmentTechWell
Behavior-driven development (BDD) is a hot topic in the development community. Not only does a properly implemented BDD process help drive increased automation and quicker development cycles, it also facilitates better collaboration between departments and reduces siloed communication. An ideal partner of continuous integration/delivery, BDD can help solve many testing bottlenecks associated with DevOps. For all its benefits, BDD is underadopted. Only 10–25 percent of development organizations have implemented or are experimenting with a BDD process. Organizations are hesitant to transition to BDD from their current approach for many reasons, typically focusing on people, process, and technology changes. Kevin Dunne presents a successful framework for considering any potential roadblocks, evaluating your readiness for change, and making a seamless transition. Agile is an approach centered around continuous improvement, and Kevin provides plenty of takeaways for teams who are just learning about BDD, for teams who have undergone a stable transition—and for those teams that are somewhere in between.
Information Systems Capstone
Contents
1.0 Introduction
Singh, Shirah, and Barber Financial Holdings LLC. continues to grow its business, increasing their dependency on information technogy. The firm has reached a point where a more flexible, scalable, straightforward infrastructure, and easily managed applications are required for sucessful business practices. A solution like Amazon Web Services (AWS) can provide the computer power, storage, and other resources needed as the firm expands.
Solution
s of this magnitude do require a considerable amount of upfront investment, but will provide minimal cost for subsequential years reducing overall capital expenses. This solution will also enable minimal effort when moving applications to the cloud, minimizing support, to include administrative cost while retaining performance, security, reliability, and data integrity. 1.1 Company at a Glance
Singh, Shirah, and Barber Financial Holdings LLC., has drastically increased the number of clients and accounts over the past couple of years. This growth prompted the need for more qualified staff, additional offices and space, and newer communication technologies to facilitate services and improved management. The firm has acquired several buildings in various cities which are ready to be outfitted with network infrastructure, user workstations, peripherals and software applications. 1.2 Challenges
With just one present location in XYZ city growth in its industry is challenging, therefore the opening of several branch locations in various cities coupled with the data migration to a cloud service has become its number one project. The firm’s current infrastructure is limited, it does not currently have a full scale WAN and remote access (VPN), only a local LAN through the major local ISP is employed. All backups are stored onsite with tape copies sent to a cold off site location. Databases with all financial information are stored in the local server and there are no true access control restrictions. Additionally, there is only one system administrator performing all major database tasks and network functions.
Financial health is one of the most protected types of digital content. Finding ways to store, secure, and manage such data in this ever changing world of computing is a challenge. In order for the firm to grow and blossom, a large and fast LAN/WAN network is needed. Such network must provide access to internal resources via secure methods of authentication and also from the outside by a secure web interface client. VPN capabilities for traveling and visiting staff should provide a secure connection to internal resources. Access to the network and network shares must be tightly secured based on departmental roles. All databases will be kept in separate servers and backups will be conducted routinely (Weekly, Monthly; incremental/full). Access to database tables will be based on individual approval; single sign on authenti.
Asset finance system project initiation 101. “Selecting and implementing a new asset finance system? In the second of three articles, we go back to basics to take a look at what you need to consider at the start of your project to give yourself the best chance of success.” This has necessarily been a brief look at Project Initiation. We welcome comments and would be happy to help you get your project off to a good start.
Taking the first step to agile digital servicesindeuppal
The Government’s Digital by Default agenda has changed the way IT and digital services are created, tested
and deployed. While the quality, usability and security will always be vital, agility is everything. And this is
exactly what the Government’s Digital by Default agenda requires.
Transforming your business by introducing new digital services can seem a daunting process. Not to mention
delivering these services based on an ‘agile’ methodology.
But do you know what agile is? And why do you
need to adopt this approach? Importantly, how do you put together an agile project team and where do you find the right suppliers? The questions no doubt seem endless. But the main problem can often be the misconceptions about agile itself. Only when you get to grips with this, can you start to think about putting a plan in place. But before we can do that, we need to be clear about what agile actually is …
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Comparing Stability and Sustainability in Agile SystemsRob Healy
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We then explore how overwork relates to system stability and inventory.
Finally there is a call to action for Team Leads / Scrum Masters / Managers to measure and monitor excess work for individual teams.
The case study discusses the potential of drone delivery and the challenges that need to be addressed before it becomes widespread.
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Drone delivery is in its early stages: Amazon's trial in the UK demonstrates the potential for faster deliveries, but it's still limited by regulations and technology.
Regulations are a major hurdle: Safety concerns around drone collisions with airplanes and people have led to restrictions on flight height and location.
Other challenges exist: Who will use drone delivery the most? Is it cost-effective compared to traditional delivery trucks?
Discussion questions:
Managerial challenges: Integrating drones requires planning for new infrastructure, training staff, and navigating regulations. There are also marketing and recruitment considerations specific to this technology.
External forces vary by country: Regulations, consumer acceptance, and infrastructure all differ between countries.
Demographics matter: Younger generations might be more receptive to drone delivery, while older populations might have concerns.
Stakeholders for Amazon: Customers, regulators, aviation authorities, and competitors are all stakeholders. Regulators likely hold the greatest influence as they determine the feasibility of drone delivery.
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Org Topologies™ in its essence is a two-dimensional space with 16 distinctive boxes - atomic organizational archetypes. That space helps you to plot your current operating model by positioning individuals, departments, and teams on the map. This will give a profound understanding of the performance of your value-creating organizational ecosystem.
A presentation on mastering key management concepts across projects, products, programs, and portfolios. Whether you're an aspiring manager or looking to enhance your skills, this session will provide you with the knowledge and tools to succeed in various management roles. Learn about the distinct lifecycles, methodologies, and essential skillsets needed to thrive in today's dynamic business environment.
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I am a Project and Engineering Leader with extensive experience as a Business Operations Leader, Technical Project Manager, Engineering Manager and Operations Experience for Domestic and International companies such as Electrolux, Carrier, and Deutz. I have developed new products using Stage Gate development/MS Project/JIRA, for the pro-duction of Medical Equipment, Large Commercial Refrigeration Systems, Appliances, HVAC, and Diesel engines.
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Managed customized engineered refrigeration system projects with high voltage power panels from quote to ship, coordinating actions between electrical engineering, mechanical design and application engineering, purchasing, production, test, quality assurance and field installation. Managed projects $25k to $1M per project; 4-8 per month. (Hussmann refrigeration)
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Over 15 years of experience managing and developing cost improvement projects with key Stakeholders, site Manufacturing Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Maintenance, and facility support personnel to optimize pro-duction operations, safety, EHS, and new product development. (BioLab, Deutz, Caire)
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PMI-ACP Case Study
1. INCREASING THE SPEED OF
DELIVERY VALUE
A case study for the ACP Certification Course
2. 1 | P a g e
Contents
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................2
Challenges.....................................................................................................................................................3
Solution.........................................................................................................................................................3
Final Outcome...............................................................................................................................................6
Critical Success Factor...................................................................................................................................7
3. 2 | P a g e
Introduction
In 2004, British Telecom (BT), one of the largest Telecom companies in the world,
embarked on an initiative to transform its IT software delivery process.
BT employed some 8,000 IT professionals in a variety of roles, including project &
delivery management, architecture & design, software engineering, integration &
testing, operational support, and service management. Much of its internally-
focused development work has traditionally been channeled through a number of
business-focused delivery projects or programs, ranging from small, simple
initiatives to large-scale and complex business solutions, the latter tending to be
the norm.
Despite successfully delivering a number of large, complex solutions in a dynamic,
competitive, and yet highly regulated business environment, many significant
transformation programs were struggling to deliver any notable results in an
acceptable timeframe. As part of an organization wide improvement strategy, a
waterfall based software development process had been developed as part of
BT’s standard delivery methodology. In 2004, this standard methodology was in
the process of being rolled out when the new CIO made it clear that an entirely
new agile approach was needed.
Although BT had a comprehensive and detailed software development lifecycle, it
was challenged by poor requirements, fragile design, and integration problems.
Soon, these problems manifested themselves into a more significant issue, and
the average delivery time for a new software solution began to exceed twelve
months. In the fast-paced Telecom market, this development cycle was
preventing BT from being competitive, and hence change was required. Their
new CIO saw the value of Agile as a solution to many of their problems.
4. 3 | P a g e
Challenges
Although BT had a comprehensive and detailed software development lifecycle, it
was challenged by poor requirements, fragile design, and integration problems.
Soon, these problems manifested themselves into a more significant issue, and
the average delivery time for a new software solution began to exceed twelve
months. In the fast-paced Telecom market, this development cycle was
preventing BT from being competitive, and hence change was required. Their
new CIO saw the value of Agile as a solution to many of their problems.
Solution
As BT experienced greater demands for new systems and updates to existing
systems, they resorted to increasing the rigidity and formality of their existing
waterfall software development processes. They introduced more detailed
requirements processes to ensure that all requirements were elaborately
documented before the project could move into design and development.
Extensive sign-offs from a wide variety of stakeholders were required to ensure
that there was consensus on what was going to be developed. All of this was
intended to control change and increase the likelihood of delivery success.
However, almost the opposite was happening.
By ensuring that requirements were elaborately detailed, projects were taking
longer as huge requirements documents were being created. Departments began
to ‘gold plate’ their requirements as they were concerned that their next IT
project opportunity could take several years before being approved. As a result,
the business value of many of these requirements was poorly understood, and
the most critical requirements were diluted by the vast array of requirements.
Therefore, even though requirements were detailed, they did not adequately
capture the business value required. Even the effort of prioritization turned out
to be counter-productive as almost all requirements were given a high priority
5. 4 | P a g e
due to concerns that anything less important would be cut from the project
scope.
Given the large number of requirements, the design of BT systems became
cumbersome. Requirements analysts were rapidly reassigned to other projects
and architects and designers lacked access to the original authors of most
requirements. As a result, the design of most of these systems was fragile and
had difficulty scaling and adjusting to any changes. The sign-off required to
proceed to development was often delayed as stakeholders required frequent
revisions to documentation since they were uncertain if the design would
adequately support the requirements.
Since the design phase of almost all BT projects exceeded original plans, the
development phase was shortened to try and bring the projects back to their
original schedule. As a result, development teams worked extremely long hours
and often substituted testing time to complete more development. This became
particularly apparent when integration with other systems was required. As a
large enterprise organization, almost all IT projects had extensive integration
requirements and these would often stretch into months as teams addressed a
large number of defects.
By the time many BT projects were finally ready for deployment, 12-24 months
had passed post their approval. To make matters worse, the requirements and
design of these projects had little in relation to what had been originally
anticipated.
To address these issues, BT implemented a new 90 day delivery cycle. This was a
radical change from their previous delivery model, and it was intended to ensure
that only the highest value business requirements would be delivered.
6. 5 | P a g e
To assist with this, a Scrum framework was adopted, and a Product owner
determined the priority and business value of requirements.
The sign-offs and formality of the old processes were replaced with a lightweight
series of sprints, with each sprint demonstrating value through working software.
BT also implemented an agile team approach for its projects. Instead of rigid roles
and organization structures, teams were
encouraged to collaborate and manage
their activities to meet the schedule to
which they had committed for each sprint.
Business participation was now required
with the shorter delivery timeframes with
the result that detailed requirements
documents were no longer required.
7. 6 | P a g e
BT teams also started leveraging unit testing and automating builds and testing
frameworks. The result was a much higher quality code base that was also more
flexible as any design changes that caused defects could be identified by the unit
tests. Teams began to introduce agile techniques like paired programming and
continuous integration, which resulted in higher development output with less
time spent on managing defects.
Agile also provided the flexibility and adaptability that BT needed. The old
waterfall approach was a one-size fits all structure. However, not all projects
benefited from its many checks and balances. Using an agile approach, project
teams could determine how much governance and process they needed to deliver
their requirements.
Final Outcome
Agile was instrumental in helping BT substantially reduce its project delivery times
while increasing the delivery of business value. Had BT not adjusted to a more
agile delivery model, its competitiveness would have been undermined and it
would have struggled to retain its relevance. Now BT is a multinational
telecommunications company with operations in 170 countries.
8. 7 | P a g e
Critical Success Factor
BT’s application of agile techniques contributed to its success in several key areas.
Shorter delivery times focused business and IT teams on the highest value
requirements. With more focused requirements, design activities were better
managed, which allowed for more robust designs. Development efforts
emphasized more testing and test automation which created a more stable
software solution and permitted design adjustments to accommodate any future
changes. Finally, ensuring smaller collaborative teams of both IT and business
representatives improved communication and reduced the need to rely on formal
documentation. As a result, BT internal customers not only experienced shorter
delivery timeframes but also received solutions that more directly reflected what
they wanted in their original solutions.