I initially scope any project in 30 minutes with this.
If we can’t quickly define it in simple terms, we’re inviting surprises.
Try this outline:
– Problem in one sentence (no solutions).
– Who’s impacted (by role).
– Non-goals (what we’re not doing).
– Success metric + earliest deadline.
– One risky assumption to test in week one.
That’s enough clarity to say yes, no, or “not now” without a 20-page deck. Teams breathe easier, and “scope creep” becomes “scope choice.”
DM me your 2-line scope; I’ll suggest one risk to remove.
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