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Hold the threads together with a mutual action plan

Describe what "A mutual action plan is a shared document with every step from today to signature, each with an owner and a date" changes in practice.

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Hold the threads together with a mutual action plan

A mutual action plan is a shared document with every step from today to signature, each with an owner and a date. It keeps five stakeholders moving toward one date and makes slippage visible the moment it happens.

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Built with the buyer, not handed to them

Milestone
Eval kickoff with platform team
Owner
Champion + AE
Target date
Week 1
Milestone
Security questionnaire submitted
Owner
AE → Security
Target date
Week 1
Milestone
Mid-eval check-in + usage review
Owner
AE + champion
Target date
Week 3
Milestone
ROIReturn on Investment. The value gained versus what it cost, the language an economic buyer funds deals in. Press Enter for the full definition. readout to VP Eng (economic buyer)
Owner
Champion + AE
Target date
Week 4
Milestone
Procurement + legal redlines started
Owner
Procurement
Target date
Week 4
Milestone
Signature
Owner
Economic buyer
Target date
Week 6

Built with the buyer, not handed to them. A plan they co-authored is one they feel accountable to.

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Practice: Hold the threads together with a mutual action plan