Managing Product Delivery Flashcards
What should the Recording Studio Manager do as part of the ‘accept a work package’ activity for the ‘recorded album’?
Agree when the ‘recorded album’ needs to be completed.
Correct. The fundamental principle is that before a work package is allocated to a team, there should be agreement between the project manager and the team manager as to what is to be delivered. Ref 18.4.1
The team manager for the ‘signed contracts for delivery channels’ is in the process of accepting the work package. The team manager is concerned that the list of quality reviewers included in the product description may not include anyone with the required specialist knowledge.
What should the team manager do first?
Consult with project assurance.
Correct. When accepting a work package, the team manager should review the work package and consult with project assurance as to whether any extra reviewers are required. Ref 18.4.1
The project is in stage 2. The ‘recorded sample songs’ have been produced and handed over to the team manager for the focus groups. On the day before the focus group meeting, the team manager discovered that the sound quality of one song was not of the required standard. The team manager spoke to the singer’s agent, and the singer will attend the focus group meeting to perform the songs.
Is this appropriate application of the ‘managing product delivery’ process, and why?
No, because an issue should be raised so that the project manager can decide on corrective action.
Correct. The team manager can only proceed with the work package, or take corrective action while the work package is forecast to be complete within the tolerances set by the project manager. Performing the songs live is outside the scope of the work package. Team managers must raise issues with the project manager before a decision is made to take corrective action. Ref 18.4.2
The Graphic Designer contracted to create the ‘artwork’ in stage 3 will be following an agile approach. The project manager is acting as the team manager for the work package and has produced a team plan.
Why is the use of a team plan appropriate?
Because the team plan will show whether the ‘artwork’ can be completed within the agile timebox.
Correct. Although a team plan is optional, it is appropriate when following an agile approach to produce a team plan to show that a product can be completed within a timebox. Ref 18.4.1, 9.2.1.4, 9.3.3
The ‘artwork’ will be delivered by a graphic design company using an agile delivery approach. The work package is being negotiated before work on the ‘artwork’ commences.
Who should approve the work package for the ‘artwork’?
Team manager.
Correct. The team manager approves the work package which is created by the project manager. Ref tab 18.1
The Music Album Project will be part of a programme for the record company to sell a different type of music. As a result, the team manager for the ‘launch event plan’ work package has been asked to provide weekly checkpoint reports directly to the programme manager. This will allow the programme manager to monitor the launch of the music.
Is it appropriate for the team manager to send the programme manager checkpoint reports, and why?
No, because the ‘managing product delivery’ process interfaces with the ‘controlling a stage’ process.
Correct. The project should be managed at the four management levels. The ‘managing product delivery’ process has no direct interface with programme management. As part of the ‘managing product delivery’ process, the progress of work packages is reported to the project manager, who then reports highlights as part of the ‘controlling a stage’ process. Ref 18.5.4.4, fig 17.6
