Ready to build?

1. 01Can you say in one sentence what the software must change for the business?

   Not yet, it’s more of an ideaRoughly, but people describe it differentlyYes, and everyone involved agrees
2. 02Do you know who will use it and what they do today without it?

   Not reallyWe know the groups, not their dayYes, we can name people and walk through their day
3. 03Have you decided what the first version leaves out?

   Everything feels essentialWe have a long list with rough prioritiesYes, a short first release and a list for later
4. 04Do you know where the data it needs lives, and is it in decent shape?

   Spread around, quality unknownWe know where it is, quality is mixedYes, known sources and reasonably clean
5. 05Do you know which systems it must connect to, and can they be connected?

   No idea yetWe know which, not howYes, with API access or documentation
6. 06Are the compliance, security and privacy requirements known?

   We haven’t lookedPartly, someone will check laterYes, and the right person is involved
7. 07Is there one person who can make product decisions quickly?

   Decisions go to a committeeYes, but they have little timeYes, with time set aside every week
8. 08Is there a budget range approved for this?

   Not yetA rough number, not approvedYes, a range is approved
9. 09Is there a date that matters, and do you know why?

   As soon as possibleA target date, flexibleA real date with a reason behind it
10. 10Have you decided who runs and improves it after launch?

    Haven’t thought about itProbably the builder, not agreedYes, an internal team or a support plan

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