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Waterfall Project Management

Where budget, requirements, and scope are clearly defined

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The Waterfall methodology is a sequential approach with the project typically divided into five different phases.โ€‹

The next phase can only start after the previous phase has been completed.โ€‹

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Requirements

Business and project requirements are analysed and documentedโ€‹

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Design

Plan how to accomplish business and project goalsโ€‹

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Development

Implement the project plan and set baselines to measure progressโ€‹

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Test

Compare performance against design and resolve issues that ariseโ€‹

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Deploy

Obtain sign-off, move solution into production and close projectโ€‹

Best suited for projects

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where budget, requirements, and scope are clearly defined

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that require an accurate work estimate

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that canโ€™t afford iteration

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when there is a high acceptance of risk

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with a hard completion date

The Waterfall – flowing with success

Kick-Off
Activities
Actors / Resources
  • Walkthrough the Proposal
  • Discuss the Scope and any known Risks
  • Dscuss any timing requirements and Initial Dates
  • Introduce the Project Team and roles
  • Agree the delivery methodology and project reporting
  • Agree the Change Process
  • Set the expectations for the discovery phase
  • Agree escalations and the Support Mechanism
  • Account Manager
  • Project Manager
  • Business Analyst
  • Technical Architect
  • Client Stakeholders
Discovery
Activities
Actors / Resources
  • Gather an understanding of the current environment,
    technology and people
  • Project Manager
  • Business Analyst
  • Client Stakeholders
Detailed Design
Activities
Actors / Resources
  • High-Level Technical design document produced
  • Security Planning
  • Communication Planning
  • Project Manager
  • Business Analyst
  • Technical Architect
Build & Test
Activities
Actors / Resources
  • Build the environment
  • Undertake Unit Modular Testing
  • Undertake User Testing
  • Generate Training Materials (as required)
  • Technical Architect
  • Business Analyst
Pilot
Activities
Actors / Resources
  • Evaluate any Lessons Learned in the rollout
  • Load test for Performance Issues
  • Evaluate any Architectural Issues
  • Technical Architect
  • Client Testers / Users
Service Introduction
Activities
Actors / Resources
  • Document final configured solution
  • Content Migration (where appropriate)
  • Handover Training to Client and internal Support
  • Project Manager
  • Business Analyst
  • Technical Architect
  • Client Support
  • ElysianIT Support
Deployment
Activities
Actors / Resources
  • Training / Rollout
  • Project Manager
  • Technical Architect
  • End Users
Project Closure - Handover to Support
Activities
Actors / Resources
  • Onboarding to Support as required
  • Project Manager
  • Business Analyst
  • Technical Architect
  • Client Stakeholders

Delivering Real Business Transformations

From multi-million pound corporations to non-profit - our team has successfully guided organisations big and small to those โ€˜aha!ย โ€˜ moments that transformed their business

Delivery Team – matching skills & expertise

Ensuring each engagement has the right dedicated resources available alongside any delivery team

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Account Manager

Responsible for the client relationship – has complete authority to make decisions with regards to the commercial and contractual elements on behalf of Elysian iT.

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Technical Account Manager

Responsible for having a holistic view of the operational technology and processes within a given account.

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Service Manager

Responsible for the day to day running of the Managed Service / Support and ensuring that all activities are conducted in line with the agreed SLA.

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Project Manager

For discrete project delivery aspects, a PM will be provided to work with client resources to plan and coordinate the required technical works.

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