Business hardware project (such as seen in ITSD)
Structure
The business should employ the PRINCE2 methodology when working on a hardware project. This
entails beginning the project, planning the project, beginning the project, leading the project,
preparing the delivery of the product, controlling the deadlines for the stages, and ultimately
concluding the project.
Characteristics of PRINCE2
Its foundation in best practises is PRINCE2's initial distinguishing feature. This indicates that the
methodology process is improved by using former projects as case studies. This aids in preventing
similar errors from being repeated in the future.
The second quality of PRINCE2 is that it tries to be as straightforward as possible. This indicates that
it doesn't rely on sophisticated methods to accomplish its goals. Having fewer skills and knowledge
requirements makes it easier for team members to finish the project.
Benefits to using PRINCE2
The fact that PRINCE2 is well-known is a perk of employing it. The team can use those projects as
models to examine how they organised themselves because many individuals have utilised this
methodology in the past. They can utilise this information for their own project to analyse what they
did well and where they could have done better.
The flexibility of PRINCE2 is the next advantage. The project can be planned to allow for deadline
extensions as necessary. This assures that the team will still finish the project on time and accounts
for any unforeseen issues they may encounter.
The low cost of using PRINCE2 is a benefit. It is simpler to modify the strategy rather than coming up
with a completely new one when the plan accounts for potential unforeseen issues. This helps them
save money because they can stick to the original plan with a few small modifications.
Implications to using PRINCE2
The team needs to have experience, which is a consequence of implementing PRINCE2. If a team
with limited expertise has been selected to work on the hardware project, they could struggle to
make decisions about how to proceed. The team's productivity will suffer as a result, and they will
find it difficult to finish the project.
The second drawback of utilising PRINCE2 is how much paperwork is required. It will be necessary to
document the procedure so they can keep track of their development. However, documentation will
take time, and if there is a lot to do, it can prevent the project from being finished.
The final effect of utilising PRINCE2 is that soft skills are not covered. The team will find it difficult to
speak with one another if they lack certain communication abilities. The team's progress will be
slowed down and there will be confusion among the members.
, Skills Needed
Focus is one trait required for a hardware project. To get what they desire, the team will have to
place various pieces together. They might make a mistake and harm the hardware if they are
preoccupied while performing this.
Being cautious is a skill that is required for a hardware project. This is because they are utilising
energy and computer components. The team members risk spilling liquids or receiving a shock from
the equipment if they are not careful around their work area.
Risks
The absence of health and safety measures is a risk when working on a hardware project. Someone
could get hurt if team members don't make sure they're adhering to the safety regulations. The
organisation could inform personnel of the health and safety rules to prevent this. They might be
questioned to determine their level of knowledge in this regard.
Working on a hardware project also carries the danger of working with outdated hardware. They can
be building their project with outdated technology since they are accustomed to doing it that way.
As new technology is always being created and is probably being used by their competitors, this
could be a concern. The organisation could look at what others have done in the past and utilise
them as case studies to prevent this. These can be used to discuss the benefits and drawbacks of a
specific technology. These can be examined, and the team can then decide which one to utilise for
the project.
Case Study
For their Private Finance Initiative (PFI) project in 2016, NHS employed PRINCE2. To develop
treatments for those who suffer from neurodisability, they were studying the condition. When they
realised how much paperwork they had to fill out, the issue became apparent. Following meetings,
they would write down what was discussed.
When they could have been working on the project, this would have taken up their time. If the NHS
were to undertake a similar project in the future, they ought to think about embracing Agile. This is
because of Agile's greater flexibility and suitability for long-term projects.
https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/
NHSI_Capital_Regime_Investment_Annex_13_final_v2.pdf
Structure
The business should employ the PRINCE2 methodology when working on a hardware project. This
entails beginning the project, planning the project, beginning the project, leading the project,
preparing the delivery of the product, controlling the deadlines for the stages, and ultimately
concluding the project.
Characteristics of PRINCE2
Its foundation in best practises is PRINCE2's initial distinguishing feature. This indicates that the
methodology process is improved by using former projects as case studies. This aids in preventing
similar errors from being repeated in the future.
The second quality of PRINCE2 is that it tries to be as straightforward as possible. This indicates that
it doesn't rely on sophisticated methods to accomplish its goals. Having fewer skills and knowledge
requirements makes it easier for team members to finish the project.
Benefits to using PRINCE2
The fact that PRINCE2 is well-known is a perk of employing it. The team can use those projects as
models to examine how they organised themselves because many individuals have utilised this
methodology in the past. They can utilise this information for their own project to analyse what they
did well and where they could have done better.
The flexibility of PRINCE2 is the next advantage. The project can be planned to allow for deadline
extensions as necessary. This assures that the team will still finish the project on time and accounts
for any unforeseen issues they may encounter.
The low cost of using PRINCE2 is a benefit. It is simpler to modify the strategy rather than coming up
with a completely new one when the plan accounts for potential unforeseen issues. This helps them
save money because they can stick to the original plan with a few small modifications.
Implications to using PRINCE2
The team needs to have experience, which is a consequence of implementing PRINCE2. If a team
with limited expertise has been selected to work on the hardware project, they could struggle to
make decisions about how to proceed. The team's productivity will suffer as a result, and they will
find it difficult to finish the project.
The second drawback of utilising PRINCE2 is how much paperwork is required. It will be necessary to
document the procedure so they can keep track of their development. However, documentation will
take time, and if there is a lot to do, it can prevent the project from being finished.
The final effect of utilising PRINCE2 is that soft skills are not covered. The team will find it difficult to
speak with one another if they lack certain communication abilities. The team's progress will be
slowed down and there will be confusion among the members.
, Skills Needed
Focus is one trait required for a hardware project. To get what they desire, the team will have to
place various pieces together. They might make a mistake and harm the hardware if they are
preoccupied while performing this.
Being cautious is a skill that is required for a hardware project. This is because they are utilising
energy and computer components. The team members risk spilling liquids or receiving a shock from
the equipment if they are not careful around their work area.
Risks
The absence of health and safety measures is a risk when working on a hardware project. Someone
could get hurt if team members don't make sure they're adhering to the safety regulations. The
organisation could inform personnel of the health and safety rules to prevent this. They might be
questioned to determine their level of knowledge in this regard.
Working on a hardware project also carries the danger of working with outdated hardware. They can
be building their project with outdated technology since they are accustomed to doing it that way.
As new technology is always being created and is probably being used by their competitors, this
could be a concern. The organisation could look at what others have done in the past and utilise
them as case studies to prevent this. These can be used to discuss the benefits and drawbacks of a
specific technology. These can be examined, and the team can then decide which one to utilise for
the project.
Case Study
For their Private Finance Initiative (PFI) project in 2016, NHS employed PRINCE2. To develop
treatments for those who suffer from neurodisability, they were studying the condition. When they
realised how much paperwork they had to fill out, the issue became apparent. Following meetings,
they would write down what was discussed.
When they could have been working on the project, this would have taken up their time. If the NHS
were to undertake a similar project in the future, they ought to think about embracing Agile. This is
because of Agile's greater flexibility and suitability for long-term projects.
https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/
NHSI_Capital_Regime_Investment_Annex_13_final_v2.pdf
