Understanding your goals
We take the time to understand your goals thoroughly, ensuring we can help you achieve them
Recognising inefficiencies
We will help to identify inefficiencies that can be reduced and obstacles that can be removed
Research with users
We will work with end users and discover what will make their life easier and more fulfilling
Proven pathways to project success
We’ve successfully delivered hundreds of projects using a tailored and flexible approach to deliver software projects - ensuring that each project meets your specific needs. Most of our projects are now delivered using an Agile methodology, drawing on techniques from the popular AgilePM DSDM framework.
Our Agile methodology supports close collaboration, allowing us to work as a blended team with our clients, fostering a ‘one team’ approach to ensure seamless integration, effective communication throughout the project and shared ownership of the project’s success.
Agile: Fast, Flexible, and Collaborative
Agile is ideal for projects where regular input from clients and stakeholders is essential, where functional software is needed quickly, and where flexibility is required to accommodate evolving needs.
Instead of tackling the entire project at once, we break it down into smaller, manageable stages called "sprints." Each sprint is a focused, time-boxed period where our team develops specific features or components.
At the end of each sprint, we deliver a functional portion of the software, which is reviewed and tested. This allows for continuous feedback and adjustments, keeping the project aligned with your vision and business objectives.
The key to Agile’s success is its collaborative nature—stakeholders provide regular input, and changes can be made swiftly to reflect any new requirements or market shifts.
Unlocking Success DSDM
We borrow techniques and terminology from the AgilePM DSDM framework to enhance our Agile process. With DSDM, we follow a well-defined workflow for each sprint, including planning, development, testing, and review.
This iterative cycle continues until the project is complete, ensuring that the software evolves organically based on real-time feedback and priorities.
Waterfall: Structured and Predictable
With Waterfall, we create a detailed delivery plan at the outset, with clear delivery milestones and stage gates. Progress is closely monitored on a weekly basis, ensuring that we stay on track and within budget. While Agile provides the ability to adapt requirements to business needs throughout the duration of the project, Waterfall is the more suited methodology for projects with well-defined requirements at project initiation.
A Dedicated Project Manager for Every Project
Regardless of whether we use Agile or Waterfall, we always assign a dedicated Project Manager to oversee each project. Their role is crucial in ensuring clear communication between our team and yours. They work closely with stakeholders, support & empower the delivery team, and manage project milestones, timelines, and budgets. Your Project Manager acts as your main point of contact, ensuring that every aspect of the project runs smoothly and that you are kept informed at every stage.
And an Account Manager too!
With a dedicated Account Manager guiding your project from start to finish, you benefit from seamless communication, personalised attention, and proactive problem-solving. Serving as your trusted consultant, they ensure your project goals are aligned with your business objectives, providing expert advice and clear direction.
From Concept to Completion
The PDMS Project Lifecycle
We follow a fine-tuned process to ensure every project is successful. Here’s what a typical project would look like:
Discovery
We collaborate to understand your goals & business details, identify challenges, project needs, dependencies, & technologies, to create a clear project roadmap.
Project Kick Off
We create a project plan outlining the timeline, resources, risks, roles, & communication to keep everyone aligned.
Analysis & Design
We conduct user research to understand your audience, then create wireframes, mock-ups, & prototypes to design a solution that meets your needs and delights users.
Build
With the design complete, our developers build the software in focused sprints, integrating features & ensuring steady progress with regular updates.
Testing
In Agile, testing occurs throughout each sprint including functionality, performance, and security checks through automated, unit, and user acceptance testing.
Go-Live
Launching the software involves setting up the necessary infrastructure & hosting environments to ensure the software runs smoothly & is accessible to your users.
Run & Evolve
We monitor & support the software, gathering feedback, and provide updates & enhancements as needed to meet your requirements.
