Key Deliverables
What are the most important deliverables produced as part of the project.
💡 Tip: This should answer the question, “What will come at the end of this project?”
Milestones
Project roadmap with key phases and activities to produce deliverables and achieve key results. Each milestone is linked to a deliverable in the previous step.
💡 Tip: No need to include all activities - use this to illustrate the key phases of the project. The detailed planning can come later in the . Consider important milestones such as 5% / 30% / 70% / 95% check-ins to make sure you’re on track!
Dependencies
What are the major dependencies you have with other teams and do you have a plan to resolve them? If not, do you have a backup plan? Teams you can select come from . Some potential dependencies could include: Compliance: Work with Gusto legal on matters like copy, terms and regulatory issues. Operations: Work with your Product Specialist to determine operational impacts such as new workflows or help center articles Go To Market: Work with your Product Marketing Manager to determine go-to-market impact such as sales training, website updates, and email campaigns Data: Check with Gusto Data Eng early in the development process to assure you’re measuring the right metrics for success
💡 Tip: If you’re unsure whether another team will be a dependency, ask! Identifying these early on will help prevent risks and delays.
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