Chapter 8
Step 5: Implement
Step 5Milestone TrackerImplementation Checklist
Step 5: Implement. Execution with milestone tracking, task checklists, change management, and stakeholder communication.
Plans are only as good as their execution. Step 5 is where the rubber meets the road. The team executes the implementation plan, tracks progress against milestones, surfaces blockers early, and manages change.
The shift from planning to execution requires a different facilitation style. Instead of long workshops, Step 5 runs on regular, brief check-ins — weekly stand-ups, milestone reviews, and real-time checklist updates.
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- •Run a pilot before full rollout to catch issues early with lower risk
- •Weekly stand-ups surface blockers before they become crises
- •Document deviations from the plan — they feed lessons learned in Step 6
- •Celebrate milestone completions to maintain team momentum through long implementations