A case study on how Agile was used successfully within a PRINCE2 project for roll out of a finance solution. It shows the benefits of an Agile approach, and how it was managed within the PRINCE2 method. Presented as a case study at the Project Challenge masterclass, Antony della Porta is one of the most experienced consultants in Agile Project Management, and is an accredited PRINCE2 and Agile trainer. For more information on the presentation or to use the materials please see www.trainingbytesize.com or email learning@trainingbytesize.com

1. Project Challenge 2013
Presentation by Antony Della Porta
Lead Trainer Training Byte Size Ltd
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2. Agile Project Management and
PRINCE2® In Projects
Agile Project Management and PRINCE2® In Projects
Case Study on Using
AgilePM
in a
PRINCE2 Project
This presentation will be taking a look at a project where
“Agile Project Management” and PRINCE2 methods of
project delivery were successfully employed together. The
project was for the delivery a new bandwidth usage protocol
configuration onto a Bank’s National Network to enable
Application bandwidth prioritization usage as the new
applications, and hence teller system, was being moved to
Java functionality.

3. Presenter
Antony C. Della Porta
• Over 25 years experience of working in project delivery,
rescue and consultancy roles
• Major verticals such as Finance, Travel, Media and
Pharmaceuticals.
• Established trainer in delivering courses in Project
Management methodologies, and courses relevant to the
delivery and realisation of business strategy.
• Started using PRINCE2®, in earnest, over 14 years ago,
along with Agile Project management
• Successfully managed and implemented a number of
PRINCE2® -AgilePM projects
• APMG accredited and member of Institute of Consultants
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4. Training ByteSize
Specialists in Project and
Programme Management
Training
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Training Bytesize Ltd is the largest provider of multi-lingual
online bespoke project management training courses in
English, German, Polish, French, Spanish and Arabic.
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APMG accredited Courses that offer a really interactive
way to learn, using audio, animation, interactive
exercises and exam simulators.
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The team is one of the most experienced in the Project
and Programme industry and have been responsible for
developing courses used by over 5,000 companies
worldwide
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Specialists in developing e-learning for the fastest
growing project management qualifications
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International presence in the UK, Germany, Poland,
Denmark, Australia, USA
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5. Agile Project Management and
PRINCE2® In Projects
Introduction to Relationship between
PRINCE2 and AgilePM methodologies
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The following slide will show a graphic view of
the correlation of processes in PRINCE2 and
the Phases employed by Atern Agile Project
Management
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AgilePM established with PRINCE2
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Correlation of the Processes/Stages to
Phases/Increments
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Relationship of plans and lifecycles
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6. Process Overview of PRINCE2 and AgilePM
Key: AgilePM; PRINCE2®
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7. The Project A Bank Network Upgrade
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Part of bank teller system replacement programme to employ Java based
applications
Network to introduce QoS (Quality of Service) banding
– Gold for high demand applications (40% b/w)
– Silver for general demand applications (next 30%)
– Bronze – backoffice applications (20% b/w)
QoS was a new concept indicating that the required solution to Prioritize traffic
would have to evolve
Scope was two years old so requirements would have to be reviewed as well as
equipment
Proof of Concept (PoC)facilities no longer available from the incoming Telco
(Optus)so alternative had to be sourced
PoC was allocated one (1) month to complete defining, testing and piloting the
Gold, Silver and, as Could, Bronze.
Estimates for Effort would be broad as new functionality and no known active
solution for this type of network
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8. The Project Plan •
Initial Project Start Up employing PRINCE2® as the primary methodology
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Stage 1- (P2) Initiating a Project used to setup and review Project in detail
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Stage 2 - (P2) Redefine current scope, Pre Project phase for Stage 3, Tenders for Integrators
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Stage 3 – (APM) Define and Develop requirements for technical solution, deploy 1st Pilot
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Stage 4 – (APM-P2) Refine Technical solution (Pilot feedback), 1st Pilot - Engage Integrator
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Stage 5 – (APM-P2) Refine Technical solution (Pilot feedback), 2nd Pilot - Plan National Roll-Out
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Stage 6 – (P2) First group of Retail Banks for Live Upgrade
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Stage 7 – (P2) Upgrade remaining 345 retail branches Nationwide
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9. SU and Stages 1-2 – PRINCE2 – High Level
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Initial Project Start Up employing PRINCE2® as the primary methodology
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Stage 1- (P2) Initiating a Project used to setup and review Project in detail
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Stage 2 - (P2) Seek Integrators and Hardware requirements
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10. SU and Stages 1-2 – PRINCE2 - Detail
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Starting Up a Project: document and sign-off Project Brief and
Approach - Use a hybrid of methodology using PRINCE2 and Agile
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Initiating a Project: Usual IP activities and preparing Stage 2 ,
planning the project to engage both delivery approaches: Agile
for the PoC and PRINCE2 for the main rollout and overall
Organisation and governance mapping for Roles and
Responsibilities
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Stage 2
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Review current scope (2 years old at this point)
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Define resource requirements (original Proof of Concept facilities no longer valid)
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Define Approach for PoC delivery (AgilePM) for Stage 3
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Plan Stage 3 - AgilePM Feasibility/Foundations and then move into first Development Phase
(Exploration and Engineering Timeboxes)
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11. Stage 3 – AgilePM managed Increment (P2 stage) HighLevel
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Stage 3 – (APM) Define and Develop requirements for technical solution,
deploy 1st and 2nd Pilots to check initial design
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12. Stage 3 – AgilePM Development Phase
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Use Feasibility/Foundations to define and prioritize the requirements to be delivered
over how many increments.
Approach was to build the “Gold” application configuration requirements during the
1st increment and deploy into the 1st Pilot
Feedback on the 1st Pilot (HeadOffice branch) was fed back to 2nd Timebox for further
refinement
2nd Pilot used for checking Telco configurations and hence full “Gold” function
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13. Stage 4 – Joint AgilePM and PRINCE2
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Agile: Refine Technical solution (Pilot feedback), 2nd Pilot
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PRINCE2: Engage Integrator, Preparations for Hardware builds and
configuration
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14. Stage 4 - PRINCE2 managed stage – AgilePM Develop solution
Agile:
• Refine Technical solution for Gold using Pilot feedback (1st Pilot)
• Commence development of configurations for Silver and Bronze
• Deploy Silver and Bronze solutions and commence 2nd Pilot
PRINCE2
• Engage Integrator
• Start planning the roll-out stages 6 and 7 with Integrator
• Define and order hardware requirements
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15. Stage 5 - PRINCE2 managed stage – AgilePM - Develop solution
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AgilePM - Refine Technical solution (Pilot feedback), 2nd Pilot
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PRINCE2 - Plan National Roll-Out in detail
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16. Stage 5 - PRINCE2 managed stage – AgilePM Develop solution
AgilePM
• Timeboxes under this Development Increment used to
• Refine Silver and Bronze applications
• Develop other requirements (including any dropped from earlier Timeboxes)
• Complete Pilot stage and sign-off developed solution now ready for
Deployment and hand back to PRINCE2
PRINCE2
• Finalize plans for 1st Stage roll-out in Stage 6
• Ensure resources in place and hardware (replacement network) preconfigured
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17. Stages 6 and 7 - PRINCE2 managed stages: Main Project Roll-Out
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Stage 6 – (P2) First group of Retail Banks for Live Upgrade
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Stage 7 – (P2) Upgrade remaining 345 retail branches Nationwide
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18. Stages 6 and 7 - PRINCE2 managed stages: Main Project Roll-Out
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Stage 6 - Upgrade the first 20 Branches spread nationally: 5 a night 4
nights
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Stage 7 – On successful completion of Stage 6 and sign-off, follow rest of
the Roll-out plan and upgrade the remaining 345 Nation-wide branches
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Post Project – Agile to monitor the success of the Bandwidth Prioritization
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The APMG Swirl Agile Project Management Device is a Trade Mark of APM Group Ltd.

19. Summary of Presentation
• PRINCE2 and Atern AgilePM can be used to deliver projects of
varying delivery requirements and needs
• Most projects are probably in reality managed this way
• There are some direct correlations between the
processes/phases of both methodologies
• Not necessary to marry these up directly, more important to
know and understand how each can be best employed for
each project
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20. Contact Details
Antony della Porta - Training Byte Size Ltd
Mobile: +44 7533 240 675
Office: +44 (0)1270 653111
Email: antony@trainingbytesize.com
The Dowery, 22 Barker Street, Nantwich,
Cheshire CW5 5TE
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21. Any Questions on the implementation
of Agile Project Management or how
to use Agile PM in a PRINCE2
environment please contact us for
further information
+44 (0)1270 653111
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