1. Communicate early and often.
2. Don’t rush to field crummy products.
3. Timing is everything.
4. Change only what needs to be changed.
5. Don’t be afraid to ask for help.
6. Ensure everyone knows what is going on and why.
7. Monitor implementation closely.
8. Have a backup and a back-out plan.
9. Make sure your plan doesn’t break anything else.
10. Be flexible.