Implementation Methodology
A hybrid approach offering a high quality, cost effective and fast implementation.
Agile or Waterfall?
We offer the best of both worlds.
For years, Project Management experts have been divided following the Agile or the Waterfall methodology. Proponents from each generally praise their chosen methodology’s advantages but all too often neglect to mention the shortfalls.
At Optimum.consulting, we acknowledge that both methodologies have their strengths and weaknesses. As a result, we adopted a hybrid model to provide clients with the very best of both worlds. In addition, we work closely with clients to ensure that they are confident in taking ownership. We do so by encouraging participation from the start and throughout the entire implementation.
Combined with thorough testing and continual data migration cycles, we provide clients with the best possible solution for their business using the quickest and most cost-effective methods.
Delivery Methodology
Agile vs Waterfall: client involvement and visibility
Agile
Originally created for product / software development.
Breaks up the work into smaller and more manageable parts (Sprints):
- All work (analysis, design, development, testing, bug-fixing, release) happens within a Sprint.
- Fixed duration: 2-4 weeks.
Faster visible results.
Not suitable for large complex system implementations with multiple process and system dependencies.
Optimum.consulting
Shorter analysis stage:
- Focuses on the critical business processes.
- Design is done in the system: Client users are involved hands-on using the product.
Breaks up the tasks into smaller and more manageable parts
- Iterations.
- Multiple Sprints:
• Sprints are Process-driven.
• Data Migration Sprints.
• Reporting.
• Test Cases.
More manageable deliverables
Integrated Design and Development
- Less customisation decisions up front.
- Customisation decisions are made after testing and with use of the customer data (Development only where necessary).
Waterfall
Originally created for large system implementations.
Longer analysis stage:
- More in-depth analysis.
- Identifies all the gaps and customisations needed.
- Design is done “on paper”, without hands-on experience by the client.
Design decisions are made on subset of data and not an end-to-end business process list and exercise.
Delay of user hands-on involvement, until Design and Development is completed.
Potential for requirements to be missed until after design begins.
Reduced flexibility as project enters development phase.
Optimisation
Cost of Ownership
Controlled Delivery
Delivery Methodology
Optimisation of operations using best practices.
- Focuses on Business Process Design instead of pure system implementation.
- Based on best-in-class business processes and performance metrics (APQC, Microsoft and Optimum).
PROJECT PROGRAMME
Project Initiation
Setting the project up for success through initial planning and tools setup (e.g., Microsoft Azure DevOps, communication, etc).
Analyse
High level scope definition at Business Process List level and requirements gathering. Define out-of-the-box requirements and which require customisation or process change.
Design & Develop
Start iteration process with basic setup and data migration iteration. Following iterations are formed around Business Processes and involve design, unit testing, and client playback for sign off.
Deploy
End to end User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and production readiness.
Optimise
Post Go Live Support and transitioning to Optimum.consulting Support Team.
“When it comes to working with clients, initially, we are in the driver seat and they are the co-drivers. Our objective is to empower them and help clients jump into the driver’s seat as quickly as possible.”
“Achieving results. Empowering clients.”
Nicola Channell
Senior Manager / Project Manager
For me, there’s nothing better than seeing clients achieve the result they want whilst also feeling empowered to take ownership of their system.
I love working with clients and Optimum.consulting’s team of experts towards accomplishing that goal.
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