Deployment focuses on executing final refinements and releasing the newly created project for use by users. This is an exciting time, but we are not quite done yet. Often times, projects do not finish all the steps in the deployment process and this can have a negative impact on user adoption. Successful projects completely execute the Deployment Activities.

Deployment Activities

Typical Deployment activities include but are not limited to:

• User training
• Admin training
• Development training (if needed)
• Production installation
• Documentation
• Final sign-off
• Subsequent phase prep

Congratulations. We did it! Now we should take a separate look at scope management. It is an important topic and, if not managed properly, can quickly derail an otherwise great project. Not to mention, an out of control scope will make your boss grumpy. Read More