Go-Live Readiness

Readiness Checkpoint

A comprehensive readiness checkpoint is essential to ensure no critical steps are overlooked before the Go-live.
Key areas to assess include:
- Infrastructure
- Development
- Configuration
- Conversion
- Testing
- Training
- Communications
- Operations
- Command Central
- Reporting
- Users

All readiness reviews should be documented and communicated to:
- The project team.
- The broader company.
A detailed report, along with an executive summary for senior management, must be prepared.

This report summarizes the status of each area at a glance and outlines the key activities that need completion before going live.
The assessment aids project teams in prioritizing tasks that must be accomplished prior to the Go-live.

Categories of Readiness:
- Technical infrastructure
- Operational
- Testing
- Conversion
- Training
- Communications
- Production support
- Audit
- Risk
- Corporate management
Criteria:
- Identify necessary activities/components for readiness.
- Determine criticality level (high, medium, low).
Site Group:
- Specify the area, location, or group that must be ready.
Key Measurement:
- List activities/tasks required for readiness.
Workaround:
- Identify acceptable alternatives if tasks are incomplete before Go-live.
Decision Owner:
- Assign responsibility for decision-making.
Task Contact:
- Designate the person responsible for the task and status updates.
Minimum Pass:
- Set a completion threshold, typically between 85%-100%.
Current Status:
- Report the status at the time of assessment.
Assessment:
- Use a red/yellow/green indicator to reflect readiness:
  - Red: Not ready before Go-live.
  - Yellow: Likely to be completed.
  - Green: Completed.
Assessment Date:
- Document the date of the readiness evaluation.