Case Studies

Delivering measurable outcomes across complex, enterprise environments


We work with organisations to improve visibility, alignment, and delivery confidence—connecting strategy to execution through people, process, and technology.


Proven experience where it matters most


We work with organisations operating at scale, often in regulated or complex environments.

While many engagements are confidential, the following examples illustrate how we help clients move from fragmented delivery to aligned, value-driven execution.

Global Supply Chain Transformation (Pharmaceutical)


Improved executive visibility, predictability and increased confidence in delivery

A global organisation lacked visibility across its portfolio, relying heavily on spreadsheets and manual reporting.

Dependencies, risks, and delivery progress were difficult to track, limiting executive confidence.

 • Designed an enterprise portfolio operating model

 • Implemented portfolio Kanban and governance structures

 • Enabled tooling using Digital.ai

 • Introduced dependency and risk visibility across delivery

 • Improved executive visibility across the portfolio

 • Better prioritisation and investment decision-making

 • Increased confidence in delivery forecasting

 • Reduced reliance on manual reporting

Enterprise Transformation (Government/

Defence)



Improved alignment between strategy and delivery

A large, complex programme faced challenges scaling Agile beyond team level.

Governance was heavy, delivery fragmented, and alignment between leadership and teams was limited.

 • Defined a scalable operating model aligned to governance needs

 • Introduced portfolio-level structures and decision frameworks

 • Supported leadership alignment and engagement

 • Embedded Lean-Agile practices across teams

 • Improved alignment between strategy and delivery

 • Greater clarity in roles, responsibilities, and decision-making

 • Enhanced delivery coordination across multiple teams

 • More predictable and controlled delivery environment

Management Information Consultancy - Agile Lifecycle Management tooling


Tailored and efficient organisational structures, parameters and taxonomies


  • Provide expert advice on tools for management information
  • Need for Agile Lifecycle Management (ALM) Tooling to support full Portfolio Agile delivery 
  • Conduct a full Scaled Agile Framework SAFe® implementation.

  • Conducted requirements analysis and derive specifications for MI tools. 
  • Conduct a proof of concept trial to select the most expedient and beneficial solution for ALM.
  • Established a SAFe® implementation plan for the whole organisation
  • Trained and coached a full Portfolio SAFe® implementation.

  • Evolved requirement specification.
  • Facilitated demonstrations, and trialled systems including Digital.ai AGILITY and JIRA. 
  • Chosen system was Digital.ai AGILITY. 
  • Tailored organisational structure, parameters and taxonomy to the specific needs of the client
  • Set up and coached Lean Portfolio Management and multiple Agile Release Trains and Agile Teams.
  • Set up integration support and training packages for users. 

Lean-Agile Commercial Training, Consultancy and Advice


Legal Agile contracts ensuring maximum business value with win-wins for all sides



  • Government client was having significant difficulty being able to execute Agile delivery.
  • Suppliers not incentivised or  prepared to migrate to or embrace Agile ways of working such that deliveries of outcomes were getting worse.

  • Applied the principles of Business Agility.
  • Engaged the commercial and procurement staff and conducted tailored training on Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe®) for Government.  A first in the UK.
  • Adapted training modules designed to meet client regulatory requirements.
  • Facilitated  joint working activity to produce more effective and legally binding Agile specific contracts ensuring value based outcomes and "win-wins" for all sides.

  • Developed the first roadmap for running Agile tenders with suppliers. 
  • Alongside commercial lawyers developed schedules for Agile contracts designed to deliver maximum business value with built in incentives which create win-wins for both client and suppliers.
  • Client now has effective, legal, and proven Agile contract templates to work on all of its programmes that deliver significant improvements in business outcomes and products.

Full Scaled Agile (SAFe®) Implementation


Digital.ai Agility provides Enterprise level planning, management and reporting


The client is on a journey to implement the full SAFe® methodology in order to realise the full benefit of Agile delivery in a complex environment and programme. Requirement was for a SAFe® Practice Consultant (SPC6).

  • Implementated full SAFe® across a large £1.1Bn programme. 
  • Led the SAFe® transition for the client using the Implementation Roadmap.
  • Acted as the LACE Lead alongside four other SPCs. 
  • Coached business units as Agile teams to work either Kanban or Scrum to ensure sychronisation, transparency and consistency. 

  • Establishment of a Lean Agile Centre of Excellence (LACE) as an Agile team with a full  backlog and Kanban. 
  • Trained and coached Leaders, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, Architects, and Teams on SAFe®. 
  • Facilitated and introduced and on-premise instance of Digital.ai AGILITY to provide Enterprise level planning, management and reporting.

SAFe® Accredited Training Delivery 


Joint client and supplier training enhances greater collaboration from the outset



Client was spending an inordinate amount of money sending staff on public courses that were both expensive and feedback was subpar with no context to the candidate’s own business and ways of working.

  • Tailored course content to meet the client’s own business and ways of working.
  • Find ways to save the client on training costs for >200 staff.

  • Created specific ‘vignettes’ tailored to the client’s own business needs such that they were relatable. 
  • Facilitated joint client and supplier training to support the need for greater collaboration.
  • Negotiated and procured SAFe® Enterprise Subscription training licences in order provide very large cost savings and greater value for money.