Workplace glossary

What is Phased Rollout?

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A phased rollout deploys new workplace software gradually: one site, region or function at a time, with lessons from each phase applied to the next. It is the standard enterprise pattern for anything employees touch daily.

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Phasing works when each wave has clear entry criteria: SSO and provisioning live, floor plans loaded, local admins trained, and a pilot already proving the configuration. The alternative, big-bang deployment, stakes the whole programme on day one going perfectly.

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What does Phased Rollout mean in simple terms?

A phased rollout deploys new workplace software gradually: one site, region or function at a time, with lessons from each phase applied to the next. It is the standard enterprise pattern for anything employees touch daily.

How does Phased Rollout work in practice?

Phasing works when each wave has clear entry criteria: SSO and provisioning live, floor plans loaded, local admins trained, and a pilot already proving the configuration. The alternative, big-bang deployment, stakes the whole programme on day one going perfectly.