When to use it
During scope disputes, incidents or damage to trust.
Fields to complete
| Field | Your notes |
|---|---|
| Agreed facts and sources | Add known information, your judgment or an open question. |
| Disagreement and each party’s concerns | Add known information, your judgment or an open question. |
| Known impact and open questions | Add known information, your judgment or an open question. |
| Protective action already taken | Add known information, your judgment or an open question. |
| Distinct options and their trade-offs | Add known information, your judgment or an open question. |
| People to inform and updates already shared | Add known information, your judgment or an open question. |
| Owners, deadlines and next update time | Add known information, your judgment or an open question. |
| Repair actions and how to check results | Add known information, your judgment or an open question. |
Example entry
Unauthorized access is suspected. Old sessions are disabled and exposure is still under investigation. Provide another update today, but do not promise restoration before there is supporting evidence.
From the fictional Beichen case. This shows one way to write an entry; your analysis may lead to a different choice.Check your work
Keep facts consistent across audiences, make commitments checkable and disclose bad news.