Preparation

The Preparation phase uses the output from the Assessment phase to deliver a plan describing activities and resources required to implement the selected option.

The initial high level plan activities are validated and agreed with all stakeholders. Subsequently the detailed activities and resources required are agreed with the accountable groups in the organisation.

Change in the organisation is best achieved through controlled transition that introduces change without adversely affecting business as usual. The preparation phase also plans for the transition within the organisation by considering:

• Organisation
• Frameworks
• Processes and workflow and document management
• Scheduling and reporting
• Change and risk management
• Communications and road shows
• Quality
• Operations

The order of delivery is planned to minimise risk as soon as possible, and deliver benefits early.