Release-Manager-Tasks.md

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 __Please update this document during your reign as release manager! Move all outdated material to the appendix.__
 
+## Beginning of the release cycle:
+* __Think about manpower__: Contact developers, especially LH2 members, and ask them if they are here/ have time.
+* __Create focus points__: On the first Dumux day of the new release cycle, destill a few (maybe 3) key points one wants to focus on during the next release. This can be done by looking through issues or talking to people.
+* __Assign groups__: For each key point designate a group that will only work on this specific point during the release. Make sure that groups are mixed in their experience levels. 
+
 ## [5 Weeks] prior to the release:
 * __Call a meeting__: Contact all of the primary [DuMu<sup>x</sup>] developers (LH2 employees) and organize a meeting. If possible, line this up with a DuMu<sup>x</sup> Day. The following tasks should all be done and addressed during this meeting.
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