Ensure to reap the benefits of applying AGILE methodology beyond the software environment in form of better time , money, risk and quality management.

1. AGILE METHOD
APPLICATION IN A
NON-DIGITAL
PRODUCTION CYCLE
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A Case Study

2. AGILE in a nutshell:
In the digital world, it is a method of project
management, especially for software
development, which is marked by:
• division of work in short phases
(User Stories)
• frequent assessments and adaptations
(Iterations).
In short, instead of trying to deliver it all at
once near the end, AGILE helps building
software through evolutionary phases right
from the start of the project.
As per English dictionary, it is simply the ability to move quickly and
in well-coordinated manner.
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3. Too many things to do but too little time- a problem not
exclusive to digital world
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The words like Design, Production,
Delivery are applicable to production
cycles across all industries.
Now, can AGILE be applied in these
sectors for projects to be hammered,
chiseled, curved to perfection?
AGILE in
Non-Digital Production Cycle:

4. Case Study:
Scenario: a start-up company wants its new
office place up and running for the upcoming
visit from Investors in three weeks time.
Scope of Application of AGILE beyond digital world.
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5. Challenge:
The usual challenge for the project were
• low budget,
• time constraint,
• coordination between interior designers and
development team (carpenters, painters),
• gather regular feedback from client
Bridging the gap between scope and limitations.
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6. Master Story :
Create a To-do list with broad time frames
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This begins primarily with some questions
answer session with the client like:
• What is the budget?
• What is the timeline?
• What kind of furniture and fixtures?

7. User Stories:
Breaking the tasks down into little bits of for ease of functionality.
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This was used to determine the timeline
for tasks which has been broken into
small sub sets:
•furniture,
•cabling,
•wi-fi installation,
•wall paper pasting,
•flooring etc

8. Agile Estimation Techniques
Analyze and Prioritize the tasks as per requirement and limitations.
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Instead of working on the three rooms
simultaneously, the work area for the
production team was given priority.
Investors wouldn’t be impressed with a done-
up kitchen, bathroom or reception area but
half-done development zone.

9. Analysis and Design
Creation of the initial Design Document
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The interior design document is shared with
client.
Feedback is incorporated and verified on the
spot to avoid confusion in future

10. Execute
Implement the designs approved by client.
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To avoid logistical nightmare of transportation and subsequent cost, craftsmen work
on site instead of their workshop.

11. Update and Iterations
Each iteration is reviewed and critiqued by the project team and
client to close each sub set of tasks.
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And Client visit is arranged at regular intervals
before major installations to identify and fix
quality issues in initial stages.
Any major Changes incorporated only after
considering remaining time and money.

12. Integrate
Final collaborative effort to bring together cross-functional sets.
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When the designer’s vision is put into effect, the
final supervision and delivery involves :
• final purchases
• installation of furniture, fixtures, equipment, etc.
• all the finishing touches on new flooring, fresh
paint, wi-fi and cables, etc.

13. Deployment
Project implementation and final delivery stage.
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Fully completed Developer’s cubicle and a functioning meeting room along
with a washroom is ready before investor’s visit. The rest section remains as
work-in-progress with a overall successful result.

14. End Result
Summary of adopting and applying AGILE method.
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Financial Management: Due to iterative
nature of AGILE process, one-time big
investment is replaced by installments in
short phases
Time Management: Instead of executing
on a month-long schedule, the short
delivery phases of two-weeks were better
planned and met deadlines
Risk Management: Due to short
incremental phases, AGILE helped to
identify any issues early and make it
easier to respond to change
Quality Control: The execution was done
on site for better supervision. And frequent
visit and feedback throughout the
production cycle gave early sight of any
quality issues