This checklist outlines key activities and considerations to ensure a smooth transition to the Redwood user interface within Oracle Fusion Cloud applications. It is tailored for both UK Local Councils and MOD / Central Government environments, covering governance, training, technical readiness, compliance, and accessibility. Use this as a structured guide to plan, test, and deploy Redwood UI effectively across departments.
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Redwood Readiness Checklist – UK Local Councils
| Category | Checklist Item |
|---|---|
| Governance & Planning | Appoint Redwood Champion (Fusion Admin or HR Ops) Document modules to be Redwood-enabled (HCM, Payroll, OTL, Finance, etc.) Plan phased rollout by department or user group |
| Training & Adoption | Create side-by-side comparison of classic vs Redwood UI for users Develop training plan for HR Admins, Managers, Employees Publish internal Redwood FAQ or quick-start guides |
| Feature Enablement | Opt-in to Redwood in FSM (Functional Setup Manager) for each module Validate Redwood layouts for Person Management, Payroll Dashboard, and OTL Time Entry Test Redwood mobile accessibility for field employees |
| Data & Reporting | Test BI Reports and OTBI dashboards for compatibility with Redwood Ensure self-service reports (payslips, timecards, etc.) render properly |
| Security & Compliance | Review and adjust role-based access to Redwood pages Ensure Redwood UI complies with GDPR and WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards Run accessibility audit using screen readers (NVDA/JAWS) |
| Technical Support | Identify Redwood-incompatible extensions and workarounds Coordinate Redwood testing with SI or partner |
Redwood Readiness Checklist – MOD / Central Government
| Category | Checklist Item |
|---|---|
| Security & Compliance | Validate security classification of all Redwood-enabled dashboards (e.g., IL3, OFFICIAL-SENSITIVE) Reconfirm Role-Based Access (RBAC) for all personas under Redwood Ensure logging/auditing of access to sensitive data remains intact Validate Redwood against MOD’s data retention and audit policies |
| Governance & Stakeholders | Appoint Redwood sponsor from HR/Payroll & Digital teams Conduct internal impact assessment for UI changes Get internal sign-off from Security/Compliance and Functional Leads |
| Functional Testing | Redwood test cases for each key flow: Hiring, Payroll Run, Absences, Time Entry Validate custom Fast Formulas display correctly in Redwood Confirm Payroll outputs (FPS, RTI, BACs files) are accessible in new UI |
| Reporting Integration | Ensure analytics embedding does not expose unauthorized data Review and rebuild OTBI and BI reports for Redwood dashboards |
| Accessibility & Inclusivity | Run full accessibility validation to meet GDS and WCAG 2.1 AA compliance standards Provide Redwood transition training for disabled or neurodiverse users |
| Deployment Strategy | Stage rollout in Secure Enclave/Sandbox before live Plan and test rollback procedure in case of failure Document Redwood support escalation process with Oracle/MoD SI partner |
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