Who Plans the Liftoff?

The sponsor, program manager, and/or product manager collaborate with the appropriate stakeholders to plan the liftoff. Look for a small group—three to five people—rather than a single individual. Groups plan the most effective liftoffs for agile team efforts. For the best result, the small group will include a variety of perspectives. The members think through the planning questions together, then collaborate to develop the plan.

The best people to plan the liftoff have the following three characteristics:

Relationship

They have an obvious connection with the team or teams, and an ongoing investment in the success of the product or service. They know the product context and technology.

Skills

They bring the needed skills ...

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