When to use it
When defining the problem or changing goals, task scope or success criteria.
Fields to complete
| Field | Your notes |
|---|---|
| User and situation | Add known information, your judgment or an open question. |
| Evidence that the difficulty exists | Add known information, your judgment or an open question. |
| Consequences and other possible causes | Add known information, your judgment or an open question. |
| Baseline, sample and eligible task count | Add known information, your judgment or an open question. |
| AI and non-AI options | Add known information, your judgment or an open question. |
| Success measures, adverse effects and stop criteria | Add known information, your judgment or an open question. |
| Excluded tasks or users | Add known information, your judgment or an open question. |
| Decision owner and review conditions | Add known information, your judgment or an open question. |
Example entry
Limit this trial to materials day-shift staff are authorized to access. Aim to reduce task delays without more rework or safety failures. Exclude overnight use and automated requests for now.
From the fictional Beichen case. This shows one way to write an entry; your analysis may lead to a different choice.Check your work
Describe the problem before choosing a solution. Define task totals for rates and make stop conditions executable.