Preparation Steps
A smoother project starts with clear handoff details.
These steps help turn a consultation into a practical scope, timeline, and first-release plan.
01
Confirm the business owner and decision makers
Identify who approves scope, budget, timelines, content, user access, and final launch decisions so the project can move without confusion.
- Primary business contact
- Technical or operations contact
- Final approver for scope and budget
- Person responsible for content and records
02
Prepare workflow notes and sample documents
Collect the real forms, spreadsheets, reports, screenshots, and manual steps your team currently uses so the system can be designed around actual operations.
- Current process summary
- Sample forms or spreadsheets
- Existing reports and exports
- Screenshots of current tools or pain points
03
Define users, roles, and access rules
Clarify who will use the system, what each role can view or change, and which actions need approval, audit history, or restricted access.
- Admin, manager, staff, and customer roles
- Permissions per role
- Approval rules
- Data privacy or branch restrictions
04
Agree on launch priorities
Separate must-have features from future improvements so the first release is practical, focused, and easier for your team to adopt.
- Version-one feature list
- Nice-to-have backlog
- Launch deadline or target month
- Training and support expectations