This set of launch execution methods is divided into three main categories.
- Those Launch Execution methods classified as "On-Demand" are methods supporting launch activities that are not planed nor scheduled, but initiated because of demand.
- Those Launch Execution methods classified as "Calendar Paced" are methods supporting launch activities that are initiated by calendar events.
- Those Launch Execution methods classified as "Milestone Paced" are methods supporting launch activities that are initiated by accomplished milestones or passed process gates.
The mission of these communities is to:
- Improve the practices within their focus area
- Help participants submit documented processes to the IPM Alliance for APM certification
- Mentor and provide role models to the community's participants
- Collect and distribute shared resources and information
- Apply methods towards social innovation\