^ [[6 Planning Phase]] # 6.7  Transition Plan The Transition Plan defines the **goals, prerequisites, activities and responsibilities** associated with transitioning **from the old (pre-project) to the new (post-project) state**. It seeks to **minimise the impact** of any **disruptions** on the business during the transition period, and to **facilitate the roll-out of project outputs** in a smooth and timely fashion, allowing them to be used efficiently and with no serious transition issues. A successful transition is an **important prerequisite for achieving the planned project benefits**. All transition activities become part of the Project Work Plan and are scheduled and controlled as part of the overall project. ![[Table 6.7 - Transition Plan - Key Participants.png]] ## Inputs - [[Business Case]] and Project Charter - [[Project Work Plan]] - [[Project Change Management Plan]] - [[Business Implementation Plan]] ## Steps 1. Identify the roles and **responsibilities** linked to all aspects of the transition process. 2. Document **what must be completed** before the transition can start and finish. 3. Determine whether any **changes** need to be made to the physical (or virtual) environments within which the project outputs will be released. 4. Identify **possible business interruptions** and ensure that they are **communicated** to all affected stakeholders in a timely fashion. 5. Determine the **coordination**. 6. Determine the **needs** between various stakeholders (e.g. clients, users, etc.). 7. Ensure that **operational support and maintenance needs** are defined. 8. Define and schedule the **transfer of responsibility** for the deliverables from the Solution Provider (SP) to the Project Owner (PO) 9. Ensure that a **formal announcement** of the start and end of the transition is **planned**. 10. Include all **transition activities** in the Project Work Plan. 11. Ensure that the Transition Plan is **communicated** to the relevant project stakeholders. ![[Fig 6.9 Transition Plan inputs and main roles.png]] ![[Table 6.7 - Transition Plan - Related Artefacts.png]] ## Outputs - [[Transition Plan]] (PM2 Template) - Transition Checklist (setup) (PM2 Template) ___ Spanish Guide: [[6.7 Plan de Transición]] <-- [[6.6 Deliverables Acceptance Plan]] --> [[6.8 Business Implementation Plan]]