What is a Cutover?
During cutover final project activities are being executed to switch Business from current to the new system landscape.
These activities have high interdependencies and need to be planned and steered in a detailed & reliable manner for affiliates & headquarter as well as for business & IT.
Within this experience report, I share in 10 sections my experiences of several successful cutover management positions.
Target is to plan and execute transitions in a reliable and successful manner.
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In this section, we will delve into the essential groundwork for a successful cutover.
We will explore project targets, scope, timelines, company structure, and the overall system landscape.
Here, we will discuss the critical steps involved in setting up the cutover workstream.
We will cover milestones, organizational aspects, and the coordination required for a smooth transition.
This section focuses on defining your cutover strategy. We will explore different approaches, risk assessment, and decision-making processes.
Learn about the various phases of cutover execution and how to manage risks effectively.
We will discuss fallback scenarios, the point of no return, and continuity planning.
Discover the significance of key dates during cutover.
We will dive into early milestone definition, technical and functional details, and the frozen zone.
Explore the tools necessary for a successful cutover.
We will cover selection, setup, training, and initialization.
Effective communication is crucial during cutover.
In this section, we will discuss reporting routines, meetings, and maintaining a Cutover Mission Control Centre
Understand the importance of a full dress rehearsal (FDR) before the final cutover.
We will outline planning, execution, and lessons learned.
The moment of truth! Learn how to execute the final cutover seamlessly.
Efficient execution relies on the groundwork laid out in previous sections.
As the cutover concludes, we will cover remaining tasks, closing out the hyper care phase, and celebrate success.
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