Phases
6 phases, 22 steps. Pick one to see its steps.- 01Plan1 to 2 weeksPRJ-17 here4
- 02Design1 to 2 weeks3
- 03Procure3 to 6 weeks3
- 04DeployHalf a day per space, then 1PRJ-12, PRJ-13 here9Provision2Install2Configure1Commission4
- 05Hand over1 week2
- 06ClosedWrap-upPRJ-09 here1
Long lead: needs starting early
Projects using it
4 projectsSteps and gates
Each phase ends at a gate a named role signs off before the next starts.- AB +3AV and IT delivery engineerPull the units past their years in service from the refresh planSRService manager, AVConfirm the current standard model for each positionRK +3Project managerGroup spaces into batches that avoid busy weeksTVProgramme managerBudget line and purchase requestGate: signed off by Programme manager
- Scope and budget agreed
- Batches fit the year plan
- 02
Design
1 to 2 weeksAB +3AV and IT delivery engineerSwap sheet per space: position, old model, new model, hostname keptAB +3AV and IT delivery engineerCheck mounts, cables and power suit the new modelAB +3AV and IT delivery engineerTake the configuration from the new model's configuration pageGate: signed off by Service manager, AV- Every swap is to the current standard
- No change to space types or wiring
- 03
Procure
3 to 6 weeksRK +3Project managerOrder units, mounts and one spare per tenMB FINetwork engineerSend MACs to the network team for address reservations before deliveryLD +8On-site technicianRecord serials on arrival against the swap sheetGate: signed off by Project manager- Everything received
- Addresses reserved
Provision
LD +8On-site technicianRetire the old unit in the asset register the same daySO LFIntegration vendorWhen a vendor does the swap: record serial and MAC for each position, with a label photoInstall
RK +3Project managerBook the space outLD +8On-site technicianSwap the unit, keeping position and hostnameConfigure
AB +3AV and IT delivery engineerConfigure each device in its setup order, then set and verify its settingsCommission
AB +3AV and IT delivery engineerRun the verification for each spaceLD +8On-site technicianTest call on the room's meeting platformAB +3AV and IT delivery engineerSnag listSO LFIntegration vendorWhen a vendor did the swap: fix snags on their work within five working daysGate: signed off by AV and IT delivery engineer- Every space in the batch installed
- Every space passes, or its snags are accepted
- 05
Hand over
1 weekRK +3Project managerHandover note to the service deskRK +3Project managerRedeploy or dispose of the old unitsGate: signed off by Service manager, AV- Records match what is in the spaces
- RK +3Project managerFeed what was learned back into this playbookGate: signed off by Programme manager
- Lessons captured
Who does what
Built from the steps and gates above. Hover a letter for the steps.- ResponsibleDoes the work.
- AccountableSigns it off and answers for it. One per row.
- ConsultedIs asked before it is done.
- InformedIs told once it is done.
| Work | Service manager, AV | Programme manager | Project manager | AV and IT delivery engineer | Network engineer | On-site technician | Integration vendor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plan1 to 2 weeks | RService manager, AV · ResponsibleFor “Plan”, the service manager, av does the work.Confirm the current standard model for each position.Today: Sofia Reyes | AProgramme manager · AccountableFor “Plan”, the programme manager signs it off and answers for it.Signs the gate: Scope and budget agreed; Batches fit the year plan. Also does: Budget line and purchase request.Today: Tomás Varga | RProject manager · ResponsibleFor “Plan”, the project manager does the work.Group spaces into batches that avoid busy weeks.Today: Ruth Kelly, Katya Novak, David Okoro and 1 more | RAV and IT delivery engineer · ResponsibleFor “Plan”, the av and it delivery engineer does the work.Pull the units past their years in service from the refresh plan.Today: Anna Byrne, Marcus Lee, Mei Tan and 1 more | |||
| Design1 to 2 weeks | AService manager, AV · AccountableFor “Design”, the service manager, av signs it off and answers for it.Signs the gate: Every swap is to the current standard; No change to space types or wiring.Today: Sofia Reyes | IProject manager · InformedFor “Design”, the project manager is told once it is done.Kept up to date to run the dates.Today: Ruth Kelly, Katya Novak, David Okoro and 1 more | RAV and IT delivery engineer · ResponsibleFor “Design”, the av and it delivery engineer does the work.Swap sheet per space: position, old model, new model, hostname kept; Check mounts, cables and power suit the new model; Take the configuration from the new model's configuration page.Today: Anna Byrne, Marcus Lee, Mei Tan and 1 more | ||||
| Procure3 to 6 weeks | AProject manager · AccountableFor “Procure”, the project manager signs it off and answers for it.Signs the gate: Everything received; Addresses reserved. Also does: Order units, mounts and one spare per ten.Today: Ruth Kelly, Katya Novak, David Okoro and 1 more | RNetwork engineer · ResponsibleFor “Procure”, the network engineer does the work.Send MACs to the network team for address reservations before delivery.Today: Marco Bianchi, Farah Idris | ROn-site technician · ResponsibleFor “Procure”, the on-site technician does the work.Record serials on arrival against the swap sheet.Today: Liam Doyle, Tom Ashby, Carlos Mendes and 6 more | ||||
| DeployHalf a day per space, then 1 | RProject manager · ResponsibleFor “Deploy”, the project manager does the work.Book the space out.Today: Ruth Kelly, Katya Novak, David Okoro and 1 more | AAV and IT delivery engineer · AccountableFor “Deploy”, the av and it delivery engineer signs it off and answers for it.Signs the gate: Every space in the batch installed; Every space passes, or its snags are accepted. Also does: Configure each device in its setup order, then set and verify its settings; Run the verification for each space; Snag list.Today: Anna Byrne, Marcus Lee, Mei Tan and 1 more | ROn-site technician · ResponsibleFor “Deploy”, the on-site technician does the work.Retire the old unit in the asset register the same day; Swap the unit, keeping position and hostname; Test call on the room's meeting platform.Today: Liam Doyle, Tom Ashby, Carlos Mendes and 6 more | RIntegration vendor · ResponsibleFor “Deploy”, the integration vendor does the work.When a vendor does the swap: record serial and MAC for each position, with a label photo; When a vendor did the swap: fix snags on their work within five working days.Today: Sam Okafor, Lena Fischer | |||
| Hand over1 week | AService manager, AV · AccountableFor “Hand over”, the service manager, av signs it off and answers for it.Signs the gate: Records match what is in the spaces.Today: Sofia Reyes | RProject manager · ResponsibleFor “Hand over”, the project manager does the work.Handover note to the service desk; Redeploy or dispose of the old units.Today: Ruth Kelly, Katya Novak, David Okoro and 1 more | |||||
| Closed | AProgramme manager · AccountableFor “Closed”, the programme manager signs it off and answers for it.Signs the gate: Lessons captured.Today: Tomás Varga | RProject manager · ResponsibleFor “Closed”, the project manager does the work.Feed what was learned back into this playbook.Today: Ruth Kelly, Katya Novak, David Okoro and 1 more |
What projects have taught it
3 changes- 20 Oct 2026Install and Commission merged into one Deploy phase, with Provision, Install, Configure and Commission steps for each device (decision 0025).
- 9 Oct 2026Reserve addresses by MAC before the units ship.PRJ-12
- 23 May 2026Retire the old unit in the asset register on the day of the swap, not at handover.PRJ-09