Solution Implementation Plan Template
Project Overview
Project Name: [Name of the solution being implemented]
Implementation Owner: [Person responsible for overall implementation]
Start Date: [When implementation begins]
Target Completion Date: [When implementation should be finished]
Solution Summary: [Brief description of the solution being implemented]
Success Criteria: [How will you know if implementation is successful?]
Action Mapping
Action Item | Description | Responsible | Support | Start Date | Due Date | Status | Dependencies |
1 | [Detailed description] | [Primary owner] | [Others involved] | [Date] | [Date] | [Not Started/In Progress/Complete] | [Dependencies] |
2 | |||||||
3 | |||||||
[etc.] |
RACI Matrix
Task/Decision | Responsible | Accountable | Consulted | Informed |
[Task 1] | [Who does the work] | [Final authority] | [Provides input] | [Kept updated] |
[Task 2] | ||||
[Task 3] | ||||
[etc.] |
Risk Management
Risk ID | Risk Description | Impact (1-5) | Probability (1-5) | Risk Score | Mitigation Strategy | Contingency Plan | Owner | Status |
R1 | [Description] | [1-5] | [1-5] | [Impact Ă— Probability] | [Prevention approach] | [If it happens anyway] | [Who monitors] | [Status] |
R2 | ||||||||
R3 | ||||||||
[etc.] |
Resource Planning
Human Resources
Role | Person | Time Commitment | Key Responsibilities | Start Date | End Date |
[Role] | [Name] | [e.g., 50%] | [Responsibilities] | [Date] | [Date] |
Budget
Category | Description | Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | Variance | Notes |
[Category] | [Description] | [Amount] | [Amount] | [Difference] | [Notes] |
TOTAL |
Materials/Equipment
Item | Quantity | Purpose | Source | Delivery Date | Status |
[Item] | [Number] | [Why needed] | [Where from] | [When needed] | [Status] |
Minimum Viable Implementation
Core Elements for Initial Implementation: [What’s included in the MVP]
Elements Deferred to Later Phases: [What’s intentionally excluded from initial implementation]
MVP Success Metrics: [How you’ll evaluate the MVP]
Feedback Collection Plan: [How you’ll gather input on the MVP]
Implementation Timeline
Phase 1: [Name] - [Dates]
Objectives: - [Objective 1] - [Objective 2] - [Objective 3]
Key Deliverables: - [Deliverable 1] - [Deliverable 2] - [Deliverable 3]
Milestones: - [Milestone 1] - [Date] - [Milestone 2] - [Date] - [Milestone 3] - [Date]
Phase 2: [Name] - [Dates]
Objectives: - [Objective 1] - [Objective 2] - [Objective 3]
Key Deliverables: - [Deliverable 1] - [Deliverable 2] - [Deliverable 3]
Milestones: - [Milestone 1] - [Date] - [Milestone 2] - [Date] - [Milestone 3] - [Date]
[Continue for all phases]
Stakeholder Management
Stakeholder | Interest Level | Influence Level | Key Concerns | Communication Approach | Frequency | Owner |
[Name/Group] | [High/Medium/Low] | [High/Medium/Low] | [Concerns] | [How to communicate] | [How often] | [Who communicates] |
Adaptation Planning
Review Cycle: [How often implementation will be formally reviewed]
Review Process: [How reviews will be conducted]
Adaptation Triggers: [Specific conditions that would prompt plan changes]
Decision-Making Process for Changes: [How adaptation decisions will be made]
Feedback Mechanisms
Quantitative Feedback: [Metrics and measurements to track]
Qualitative Feedback: [How subjective input will be gathered]
Feedback Sources: [Who will provide feedback]
Feedback Integration Process: [How feedback will be incorporated]
Communication Plan
Message | Audience | Purpose | Medium | Timing | Responsible | Notes |
[Message] | [Recipients] | [Why] | [How] | [When] | [Who] | [Additional info] |
Training and Support
Training Needs: [Skills or knowledge required for implementation]
Training Approach: [How training will be delivered]
Ongoing Support Plan: [How people will get help during implementation]
Documentation Plan: [What will be documented and how]
Success Celebration and Recognition
Milestone Recognition Plan: [How achievements will be acknowledged]
Final Completion Celebration: [Plans for celebrating successful implementation]
Recognition Approach: [How contributors will be recognized]
Post-Implementation Review
Review Timing: [When post-implementation review will occur]
Review Process: [How the review will be conducted]
Key Questions: - [Question 1] - [Question 2] - [Question 3]
Lessons Learned Documentation: [How learnings will be captured for future projects]
Remember: Implementation plans should be living documents. Review and update regularly as you learn and circumstances change.