hardiktiwari Launch Readiness
Help PMs run launch readiness checklists and make go/no-go recommendations. Ensures launches are planned, risks are surfaced, and stakeholders are aligned.
When to Use
- Before a feature launch
- Before an experiment rollout
- Before a product release
- Go/no-go meeting prep
- When asked "are we ready to launch?"
Process / Template
1. Define Launch Scope
- What is being launched? (feature, experiment, release)
- Target audience and rollout plan (% of users, segments)
- Launch date and any phased milestones
2. Run the Checklist
Product & Quality
- All P0/P1 bugs resolved or accepted
- Acceptance criteria met
- Edge cases and error states handled
- Rollback plan documented
Technical
- Feature flags / kill switches in place
- Monitoring and alerting configured
- Performance and load tested (if applicable)
- Data pipeline or analytics verified
Legal, Compliance, Security
- Legal review complete (if required)
- Privacy/compliance checks done
- Security review (if applicable)
Go-to-Market
- Support team briefed and docs updated
- Customer-facing comms ready (if applicable)
- Internal launch post drafted
Stakeholders
- Key stakeholders informed
- Escalation path defined
- Post-launch review scheduled
3. Assess Risks
- What could go wrong?
- Mitigation in place?
- Acceptable residual risk?
4. Make Go/No-Go Recommendation
| Status | Criteria |
|---|---|
| Go | All critical items green, risks acceptable |
| Conditional Go | Minor items open; launch with monitoring |
| No-Go | Critical gaps; delay until resolved |
5. Document Decision
- Summary of checklist outcome
- Open items and owners
- Go/no-go recommendation with rationale
- Next steps (if no-go or conditional)
Output
A Launch Readiness Summary including:
- Checklist status (green/yellow/red per area)
- Risk assessment
- Go/no-go recommendation
- Open items with owners
- Post-launch plan (monitoring, review)