Pre-Deployment (2 weeks)
Complete before deployment: finalize vendor selection, execute contracts, configure SSO integration, define department structure, set initial budgets, configure guardrails, create acceptable use policy, prepare training materials, and identify pilot group.
Deployment Day
Deployment checklist: enable SSO connection, create departments and invite department heads, configure budget caps, activate guardrails, onboard pilot users, verify audit logging, test PII redaction, validate cost tracking, and confirm alerting.
Post-Deployment (4 weeks)
Week 1-2: monitor pilot group, gather feedback, tune guardrails, adjust budgets. Week 3-4: expand to additional departments, conduct training sessions, review audit logs, optimize model routing, and address support tickets.
Steady-State Operations
Ongoing operations: daily security monitoring, weekly usage review, monthly budget review, quarterly governance review, annual risk assessment, continuous guardrail tuning, regular access reviews, and vendor relationship management.
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