September 2017
Beginner to intermediate
562 pages
13h 46m
English
The decision to Go Live or not to Go Live is one of the most important decisions in the project lifecycle, and it should not be taken lightly. Wrong decisions can jeopardize the success of the entire project. The decision to Go Live is highly dependent on the quality of end-to-end testing and user/organizational readiness, as mentioned earlier.
The implications and costs of a failed or unstable Go Live are often far worse than a minor delay in the schedule. Sometimes, the project manager or the delivery team can be under pressure to deliver on time. However, if things are not good, it is important to take a step back and delay Go Live rather than risking the project's success.
The following are some personal experiences ...