Phases
6 phases, 35 steps. Pick one to see its steps.- 01Plan6 to 8 weeks6
- 02Design4 to 6 weeks8
- 03Procure8 to 12 weeks5
- 04Deploy8 to 14 weeksPRJ-14 here11Provision1Install5Configure1Commission4
- 05Hand over1 to 2 weeks4
- 06ClosedWrap-up1
Long lead: needs starting early
Projects using it
1 projectSteps and gates
Each phase ends at a gate a named role signs off before the next starts.- 01
Plan
6 to 8 weeksMB FINetwork engineerOrder the internet circuitAB +3AV and IT delivery engineerFloor survey with facilities and the landlordAB +3AV and IT delivery engineerSpace type schedule: every space gets a space typeMB FINetwork engineerComms room: space, power and cooling agreed with facilitiesTVProgramme managerBudget and programme datesRK +3Project managerChoose the AV vendorGate: signed off by Head of AV and IT- Budget and dates approved
- Circuit ordered
- Every space has a space type
- 02
Design
4 to 6 weeksAB +3AV and IT delivery engineerRoom designs from their space typesAB +3AV and IT delivery engineerSignal routes and cable scheduleMB FINetwork engineerRack elevations for the MDF and each IDFMB FINetwork engineerAddress plan and VLANsRK +3Project managerContainment, power and wall backing for display wallsRK +3Project managerVendor scope of worksNWInnovation engineerLab-check any model that is not yet in the standardSO LFIntegration vendorVendor site survey and a review of the designGate: signed off by Service manager, AV and Service manager, IT infrastructure- AV design signed off
- Network design signed off
- Vendor scope agreed
- 03
Procure
8 to 12 weeksRK +3Project managerPurchase ordersRK +3Project managerVendor programme of worksAB +3AV and IT delivery engineerPrepare calendar room accounts and device management enrolmentMB FINetwork engineerSwitches pre-staged in the LabSO LFIntegration vendorVendor confirms delivery dates and sends serials and MACs before deliveryGate: signed off by Project manager- Everything ordered
- Vendor programme agreed
Provision
SO LFIntegration vendorRecord serial and MAC for each position, with a label photoInstall
SO LFIntegration vendorCabling and containmentMB FINetwork engineerComms room built and switches liveSO LFIntegration vendorMount and connect devices to the designAB +3AV and IT delivery engineerReview the vendor's recordsRK +3Project managerWeekly site walkConfigure
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 calls and room bookingAB +3AV and IT delivery engineerSnag list with the vendorSO LFIntegration vendorVendor fixes snags on their work within five working daysGate: signed off by AV and IT delivery engineer- Everything installed to the design
- Vendor records checked
- Every space passes, or its snags are accepted
- 05
Hand over
1 to 2 weeksRK +3Project managerHandover pack to the service desk: spaces, devices, known errorsAB +3AV and IT delivery engineerWalk-through for on-site staffRK +3Project managerRecord vendor warranty and support contactsSO LFIntegration vendorAs-built drawings and a photo of every wall and rack from the vendorGate: signed off by Head of AV and IT- Service desk ready
- Snags closed or owned
- 06
Closed
TVProgramme managerProject review and lessons 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 | Head of AV and IT | Service manager, AV | Service manager, IT infrastructure | Programme manager | Project manager | AV and IT delivery engineer | Network engineer | Innovation engineer | On-site technician | Integration vendor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plan6 to 8 weeks | AHead of AV and IT · AccountableFor “Plan”, the head of av and it signs it off and answers for it.Signs the gate: Budget and dates approved; Circuit ordered; Every space has a space type.Today: Claire Dunne | RProgramme manager · ResponsibleFor “Plan”, the programme manager does the work.Budget and programme dates.Today: Tomás Varga | RProject manager · ResponsibleFor “Plan”, the project manager does the work.Choose the AV vendor.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.Floor survey with facilities and the landlord; Space type schedule: every space gets a space type.Today: Anna Byrne, Marcus Lee, Mei Tan and 1 more | RNetwork engineer · ResponsibleFor “Plan”, the network engineer does the work.Order the internet circuit; Comms room: space, power and cooling agreed with facilities.Today: Marco Bianchi, Farah Idris | |||||
| Design4 to 6 weeks | AService manager, AV · AccountableFor “Design”, the service manager, av signs it off and answers for it.Signs the gate: AV design signed off; Network design signed off; Vendor scope agreed.Today: Sofia Reyes | AService manager, IT infrastructure · AccountableFor “Design”, the service manager, it infrastructure signs it off and answers for it.Signs the gate: AV design signed off; Network design signed off; Vendor scope agreed.Today: Declan Moore | RProject manager · ResponsibleFor “Design”, the project manager does the work.Containment, power and wall backing for display walls; Vendor scope of works.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.Room designs from their space types; Signal routes and cable schedule.Today: Anna Byrne, Marcus Lee, Mei Tan and 1 more | RNetwork engineer · ResponsibleFor “Design”, the network engineer does the work.Rack elevations for the MDF and each IDF; Address plan and VLANs.Today: Marco Bianchi, Farah Idris | RInnovation engineer · ResponsibleFor “Design”, the innovation engineer does the work.Lab-check any model that is not yet in the standard.Today: Nora Walsh | RIntegration vendor · ResponsibleFor “Design”, the integration vendor does the work.Vendor site survey and a review of the design.Today: Sam Okafor, Lena Fischer | |||
| Procure8 to 12 weeks | AProject manager · AccountableFor “Procure”, the project manager signs it off and answers for it.Signs the gate: Everything ordered; Vendor programme agreed. Also does: Purchase orders; Vendor programme of works.Today: Ruth Kelly, Katya Novak, David Okoro and 1 more | RAV and IT delivery engineer · ResponsibleFor “Procure”, the av and it delivery engineer does the work.Prepare calendar room accounts and device management enrolment.Today: Anna Byrne, Marcus Lee, Mei Tan and 1 more | RNetwork engineer · ResponsibleFor “Procure”, the network engineer does the work.Switches pre-staged in the Lab.Today: Marco Bianchi, Farah Idris | RIntegration vendor · ResponsibleFor “Procure”, the integration vendor does the work.Vendor confirms delivery dates and sends serials and MACs before delivery.Today: Sam Okafor, Lena Fischer | ||||||
| Deploy8 to 14 weeks | RProject manager · ResponsibleFor “Deploy”, the project manager does the work.Weekly site walk.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: Everything installed to the design; Vendor records checked; Every space passes, or its snags are accepted. Also does: Review the vendor's records; Configure each device in its setup order, then set and verify its settings; Run the verification for each space; Snag list with the vendor.Today: Anna Byrne, Marcus Lee, Mei Tan and 1 more | RNetwork engineer · ResponsibleFor “Deploy”, the network engineer does the work.Comms room built and switches live.Today: Marco Bianchi, Farah Idris | ROn-site technician · ResponsibleFor “Deploy”, the on-site technician does the work.Test calls and room booking.Today: Liam Doyle, Tom Ashby, Carlos Mendes and 6 more | RIntegration vendor · ResponsibleFor “Deploy”, the integration vendor does the work.Record serial and MAC for each position, with a label photo; Cabling and containment; Mount and connect devices to the design; Vendor fixes snags on their work within five working days.Today: Sam Okafor, Lena Fischer | |||||
| Hand over1 to 2 weeks | AHead of AV and IT · AccountableFor “Hand over”, the head of av and it signs it off and answers for it.Signs the gate: Service desk ready; Snags closed or owned.Today: Claire Dunne | RProject manager · ResponsibleFor “Hand over”, the project manager does the work.Handover pack to the service desk: spaces, devices, known errors; Record vendor warranty and support contacts.Today: Ruth Kelly, Katya Novak, David Okoro and 1 more | RAV and IT delivery engineer · ResponsibleFor “Hand over”, the av and it delivery engineer does the work.Walk-through for on-site staff.Today: Anna Byrne, Marcus Lee, Mei Tan and 1 more | RIntegration vendor · ResponsibleFor “Hand over”, the integration vendor does the work.As-built drawings and a photo of every wall and rack from the vendor.Today: Sam Okafor, Lena Fischer | ||||||
| Closed | AProgramme manager · AccountableFor “Closed”, the programme manager signs it off and answers for it.Signs the gate: Lessons captured. Also does: Project review and lessons into this playbook.Today: Tomás Varga | IProject manager · InformedFor “Closed”, 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 |