A readiness checkpoint is a milestone at which a team verifies that required work, resources, and conditions are in place before moving to the next phase. In a technology program, checks may cover completed testing, trained users, approved processes, available staff, and unresolved risks.
These checkpoints help prevent a project from advancing on an unrealistic schedule and make gaps visible while there is still time to address them. They are useful only when readiness is assessed against practical evidence and the team has capacity to complete the required work. In enterprise transformations, missed checkpoints may reflect workload or calendar constraints-not simply a lack of commitment-so teams should track gaps and adjust sequencing or support before proceeding.