DSDM Lifecycle

Introduction

• Getting solution into live use
• Shipping if the product is external to the org
• Also a key review point prior to deployment
• Or future development
• Number of passes depends on how incremental a solution

Objectives

• Confirm ongoing performance and viability
• Deploy whole or part into a live environment
• End user training/documentation
• Support staff training/documentation
• Does it meet benefits described in Business Case?

Objectives after final deployment

• Formally close project
• Review technical/ process performance
• Review business performance

Deployment Preconditions

• Approval of solution, existence of product(s)
• Deployed solution
• Trained users
• Refined user and support documentation
• Project review

Project Review Report

• Incremental review
• Operational Readiness Checklist
• Benefits enablement Summary
• End of project assessment (on final delivery)

Deployment Points to Consider

• For incremental solutions comsider the Pareto Principle
• Does future investment provide a reasonable return?
• Justification : operating cost now vs a more complete solution

Post Project

Post Project Introduction

• Reflect on performance
• In terms of business value actually achieved
• Start as soon as you can measure this value

Post Project Objectives

• Have we realised the benefits described
• In the Benefits Enablement Summary?
• Through the use of the deployed solution

Post Project Preconditions

• Solution successfully deployed

Post Project Products

• Benefits Realisation Report

Post Project Points to Consider

• Project could be closed prior to the start of this phase
• For incremental solutions the benefits realisation process
• Should start before final deployment
• When that happens change proposals and enhancements
• Should be fed back into the ongoing project