Points to examine
Use these points when reviewing the work
- Make ownership and decision rights explicit.
- Measure where delivery consumes senior capacity.
- Create visible standards for scope, evidence, and reporting.
- Resolve recurring system constraints before adding more work.
- Build internal capability rather than external dependency.
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