How to Transition to Business as Usual - BAU

The video tutorial explains how to transition a project to business as usual. It covers creating a transition plan, managing roles, communication, risk management, stakeholder preparation, training, documentation, testing, and executing the cutover process. Emphasis is placed on communication throughout the transition to ensure success and benefits realization.

What is a crucial step when transitioning mission-critical IT changes?

• Skipping testing to save time

• Ignoring stakeholder feedback

• Conducting extensive testing and parallel running

• Implementing changes without a plan

Who are the two key individuals needed for a successful transition?

• Project manager and financial advisor

• Integration manager and marketing manager

• Project manager and integration manager

• Operational manager and HR manager

What is a pre-mortem analysis used for in transition planning?

• To train new employees

• To finalize the project budget

• To anticipate potential failures and plan contingencies

• To celebrate project success

Why is stakeholder communication important during a transition?

• To keep stakeholders informed and engaged

• To avoid any stakeholder involvement

• To ensure stakeholders are unaware of changes

• To delay the transition process

What is the first step in preparing a training program for transition?

• Conducting a training needs analysis

• Finalizing the project budget

• Hiring new staff

• Ignoring training requirements

What should be included in the handover documentation?

• Only verbal instructions

• Operational use memos and contractual documentation

• Unrelated project files

• Personal notes

What is the purpose of a lessons learned review after a transition?

• To celebrate project completion

• To finalize the project budget

• To identify areas for improvement in future transitions

• To criticize team members