an approach to managing projects
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An Approach to Managing Projects. Hadeel Elamin Lead Project Manager [email protected]. Context. UCR VCSA TS’s journey 2 years ago – small organization Current state – mid-size organization {in development still} Transition. Agile. Iterative Incremental Prototyping - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Hadeel Elamin – An Approach to Managing Projects
ContextUCR VCSA TS’s journey2 years ago –
small organizationCurrent state –
mid-size organization {in development still}Transition
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Hadeel Elamin – An Approach to Managing Projects
AgileIterativeIncremental PrototypingShort Release CyclesReusable ComponentsWelcomes Changes
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Hadeel Elamin – An Approach to Managing Projects
WaterfallSequential
PlanningDesignDevelopmentTestingGo liveMaintenance
Highly structuredCostly changes
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Hadeel Elamin – An Approach to Managing Projects
…So we fused the two
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Hadeel Elamin – An Approach to Managing Projects
Waterfall Artifacts – TemplatesWe developed some templates:
Intake FormProject CharterRequirementProject planMake or buy analysis
Up-front planning – involve infrastructureGain approval
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Hadeel Elamin – An Approach to Managing Projects
Waterfall Artifact – Change RequestsDescribe the situationRequires approvalTrade-offs
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Hadeel Elamin – An Approach to Managing Projects
Waterfall Artifact - Design ReviewsIdentifies possible misstepsBrings all the teams in the loopCritical thinkingDifferent perspectives
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Hadeel Elamin – An Approach to Managing Projects
Waterfall Artifact - Release ChecklistManagement approvalEnsures processes are followed:
BackupRecurring Tasks/MaintenanceCost Model updateChange Review Board ApprovalDesign ApprovedCode checked in
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Hadeel Elamin – An Approach to Managing Projects
Waterfall Artifact - Status ReportingWeekly review of projects statusManaging
ScheduleProgressRisksIssues
Published bi-weekly
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Hadeel Elamin – An Approach to Managing Projects
Agile Artifacts - Standup MeetingsDaily or weekly standupsReporting progress
DoneWIPImpediments
Kanban boardScrub Meetings
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Hadeel Elamin – An Approach to Managing Projects
Agile Artifact - SprintsReview work with customer weeklyDetermine if we can releaseCross off done itemsDecide what to work on next
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Hadeel Elamin – An Approach to Managing Projects
Agile Artifact - Project BacklogWBS system – Fogbugz
Cases traceable back to requirementsAssigned to developersEstimatedPrioritizedGives visibility and status
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Hadeel Elamin – An Approach to Managing Projects
Agile Artifact - RetrospectivesTimelineThanksIdeasImprovementsPick the top 2 and track progress
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Hadeel Elamin – An Approach to Managing Projects
ChallengesCustomer education on our processNarrow the focusInvolve Infrastructure Breaking silosCollaborating across teams
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Hadeel Elamin – An Approach to Managing Projects
SuccessesCustomer Satisfaction, Transparency to customersTeam AdoptionUniform/consistent approachScope is defined - projects don’t go on foreverIssues are bubbled up quicklyRisks are monitoredProgress is visible
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Hadeel Elamin – An Approach to Managing Projects
Biggest Success – Delivery Rate
8%
72%
20%
Sales
EarlyOn timeLate
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