Toolkit/lens
Scope Card
Minimal-but-safe project alignment artifact.
scopealignmentcontractselection
A lightweight contract that prevents ambiguity without slowing delivery.
1. Project Snapshot
- ☐What problem we're solving
- ☐Who it matters for
- ☐Why now
2. Objectives (Measurable)
If it can't be measured, it's an assumption.
O1 — KPI: ___ | Baseline: ___ → Target: ___
3. Definition of Ready (DoR)
This work cannot start until:
- ☐Problem is validated
- ☐Owner(s) named
- ☐Dependencies known
- ☐No open ambiguity that blocks execution
4. Dependencies & Constraints
Short and binding—every dependency must handshake.
| Dependency | What we need | Needed by | Owner | Risk if late |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ... | ... | ... | ... | ... |
Approval Mode
L4–L5 (Shaped/Clear): Async approval allowed. Silence may count as consent ONLY if posted in a traceable system-of-record.
L1–L3 (Fog/Sketch/Known Gaps): Explicit approval required. Silence is NOT consent.
L1–L3 (Fog/Sketch/Known Gaps): Explicit approval required. Silence is NOT consent.