Launch checklist
Once done with pre-launch/preparatory activities, it is time to move to the actual launch process. Here is a quick handy checklist to manage the launch efficiently:
Ensure the UpRaise set up is ready
All users, their profile details should be ready & cross-verified
Team structure should be in place
Features that you've decided to use should be enabled, rest disabled
Feedback tags should be customized if using
Objective cycles should be customized if using
Project restrictions, if necessary should be set up
Executing the communication strategy
Send an invitation email to each of the participating employees (we recommend the entire company, but in some cases, it is wise to start with a limited set of users). This email should ideally be coming from the executive sponsor to impress the importance of the initiative.
Make use of company events & other communication channels to spread knowledge about the initiative
Share resources and any other external/internal documentation
Host AMA type sessions with your executive sponsor & champions in the hot seat
Share the critical use cases for driving better adoption
Making Champions accountable
Involve champions through every step
Hold them accountable for success/failure of the initiative