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Product Launch Readiness Assessment
What is a Product Launch Readiness Assessment in Product Management?
A Product Launch Readiness Assessment is a systematic evaluation conducted before releasing a new product to the market. It checks if all aspects of the product, marketing, sales, support, and operations are prepared to ensure a successful launch.
Synonyms: Launch Readiness Check, Product Launch Evaluation, Pre-Launch Assessment, Go-to-Market Readiness Review
What a Product Launch Readiness Assessment Covers
This assessment reviews multiple areas including product quality, feature completeness, user documentation, marketing materials, sales training, customer support readiness, and technical infrastructure. It helps identify any gaps or risks that could impact the launch.
How Product Teams Use the Assessment
Product managers and cross-functional teams use this assessment as a checklist to confirm readiness. It often involves stakeholders from development, marketing, sales, and support to provide input and sign off on launch readiness.
Examples of Product Launch Readiness Checks
Common checks include verifying that the product has passed all testing phases, marketing campaigns are scheduled, sales teams are trained on product benefits, support teams have FAQs ready, and the distribution channels are set up.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the main goal of a Product Launch Readiness Assessment? To ensure the product and all related teams are fully prepared to deliver a smooth and effective launch.
- Who is involved in the assessment? Typically product managers, marketing, sales, support, and sometimes external partners.
- When is the assessment done? Usually shortly before the planned launch date, after development and testing are complete.
- What happens if the product is not ready? The launch may be delayed until issues are resolved to avoid negative customer impact.
