A clear execution path reduces the gap between a promising idea and a working digital outcome.
Working record
| Check | What to do | Evidence to retain |
|---|---|---|
| Clarify the business outcome | Describe the change the business needs to observe after the work. Choose a measure that the project owner can verify. | The clarify the business outcome record, its source and the person responsible for resolving missing evidence. |
| Map the smallest useful system | Choose the essential workflow, users and records required for the first release. Keep later features in a separate backlog. | The map the smallest useful system record, its source and the person responsible for resolving missing evidence. |
| Test before expanding | Run a representative case through the proposed process. Record missing inputs and failure points before extending scope. | The test before expanding record, its source and the person responsible for resolving missing evidence. |
| Measure the result | Compare the agreed baseline with the same measure after implementation. Record other changes that may explain the difference. | The measure the result record, its source and the person responsible for resolving missing evidence. |
Review the decision
A clear execution path reduces the gap between a promising idea and a working digital outcome. Keep clarify the business outcome, map the smallest useful system, test before expanding attached to the conclusion so the next owner can challenge the assumptions. Resolve missing evidence before treating this record as approval.
Continue the decision
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Content updated: October 11, 2026