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Complete the Stabilization Stage

Use Playbook stage Stabilization to close remaining post-go-live items, track early operational milestones, and hand off to steady-state support.

Where: Mission Control → W.A.T. Implementations → Implementation Playbook → Stabilization
Route: /missioncontrol/implementations/playbook (stage Stabilization)

Steps in this stage​

StepTitleWhat you do
1Stabilization planReview plan framing; Next marks reviewed
2Final checklistTrack closeout items (owners, dates, notes); Add item
3Post-go-live milestonesPrepare/track first operational milestones after go-live
4Operational handoffConfirm support can taper; finish with Complete stabilization

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Step 1 — Stabilization plan​

  1. Review how stabilization moves the company from go-live to steady operations.
  2. Click Next.

Step 2 — Final checklist​

  1. Work remaining closeout items (status, owner, dates, notes).
  2. Click Add item → Add stabilization item for extras (item types can include Milestone).
  3. Click Next when the closeout list is under control.

Step 3 — Post-go-live milestones​

  1. Review milestone readiness counts (for example milestones ready vs total).
  2. Assign owners/dates and note risks for the first big operational milestones after go-live.
  3. Click Next.

Step 4 — Operational handoff​

  1. Confirm ownership and milestone coverage so support can taper without hidden gaps.
  2. Click Complete stabilization.

For ongoing plan work after the Playbook, use Manage companies, milestones, and actions and Schedule and track implementation work.