* All the different groups of stakeholders that are, or will be, affected by the development and operation of the software system are identified.
* There is agreement on the stakeholder groups to be represented. At a minimum, the stakeholders groups that fund, use, support, and maintain the system have been considered.
* The responsibilities of the stakeholder representatives have been defined.
* The stakeholder representatives have agreed to take on their responsibilities.
* The stakeholder representatives are authorized to carry out their responsibilities.
* The collaboration approach among the stakeholder representatives has been agreed.
* The stakeholder representatives support and respect the team's way of working.
* The stakeholder representatives assist the team in accordance with their responsibilities.
* The stakeholder representatives provide feedback and take part in decision making in a timely manner.
* The stakeholder representatives promptly communicate changes that are relevant for their stakeholder groups.
* The stakeholder representatives have agreed upon their minimal expectations for the next deployment of the new system.
* The stakeholder representatives are happy with their involvement in the work.
* The stakeholder representatives agree that their input is valued by the team and treated with respect.
* The team members agree that their input is valued by the stakeholder representatives and treated with respect.
* The stakeholder representatives agree with how their different priorities and perspectives are being balanced to provide a clear direction for the team.
* The stakeholder representatives provide feedback on the system from their stakeholder group perspective.
* The stakeholder representatives confirm that they agree that the system is ready for deployment.
Stakeholders are using the new system and providing feedback on their experiences.
* The stakeholders confirm that the new system meets their expectations.