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Feature launch checklist template

A feature launch checklist keeps every team's preparation visible in one place, so nothing is found missing on launch day. This example for a shared calendars feature sets milestones from four weeks before release to two weeks after, gives five teams their own tickable tasks and records the go or no-go criteria and decision owners.

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Feature launch checklist example showing milestones from t-4 weeks to t+2 weeks, tickable checklists for five teams, go or no-go criteria and decision owners
Everything in this example is editable. Replace the labels, move the shapes and adapt the layout to your work.

How to use this template

  1. Set the milestones backwards

    Start from the launch date and place each milestone by working back. Lead times for docs, translations and marketing assets are often longer than engineering expects, so they set the real start date.

  2. Let each team own its list

    Ask each team lead to edit their own checklist rather than writing it for them. People commit to tasks they have written, and they know which steps are easy to forget.

  3. Agree go or no-go criteria early

    Write measurable criteria before the beta starts, not in the week before launch. Criteria written late tend to be bent to fit a date everyone has already announced.

Questions about this template

Can each team tick off its own tasks?

Yes. Click a checkbox in the editor to mark a task done, and rename the five team lists to match who owns each area in your launch.

Do I need an account to use it?

No. Open the template and edit it in your browser. Your work saves on this device. An account is optional if you want to sync your workspace.

Can I export the finished diagram?

Yes. Use Export in the editor to save a PNG, SVG or PDF, or download an editable .epicdraw backup.

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