Discovery package
Discovery Phase
Define scope, risks, and architecture direction before implementation begins.
Turn uncertain product ideas into a decision-ready delivery package with scope, risks, architecture direction, and an execution plan.
When this package is used
- • Teams under product pressure with unclear scope boundaries
- • Organizations preparing budget and timeline commitments
- • Programs recovering from early requirement drift
Required inputs
- • Business objective and success definition
- • Key stakeholders for alignment sessions
- • Current constraints, dependencies, and assumptions
- • Any existing product or technical artifacts
Timeline and decision checkpoints
Typical timeline: 2-4 weeks
- Align goals and constraints
- Approve scope baseline
- Select architecture direction
- Sign off handoff package
What you get
- • Decision-ready product scope
- • Milestone plan with assumptions
- • Risk register with mitigation paths
- • Implementation-ready backlog outline
Expected outcomes and success signals
Expected outcomes
- • Clear investment decision before build
- • Lower delivery rework risk
- • Shared expectations across delivery stakeholders
Success signals
- • Scope baseline approved by accountable stakeholders
- • Top delivery risks documented with owners
- • Execution handoff package accepted without rework
Risks and mitigations
Scope expansion during discovery
Mitigation:Checkpoint-based scope control with explicit approval gates.
Decisions delayed by missing stakeholders
Mitigation:Pre-scheduled decision sessions and named decision owners.
Architecture uncertainty blocks planning
Mitigation:Option framing with tradeoff documentation and clear recommendation.
Package progression
Move into MVP Delivery when scope and decision checkpoints are locked.
Package FAQ
How do we know discovery is complete?
Discovery completes when scope, risks, checkpoints, and architecture direction are documented and signed off for implementation planning.
Can discovery run with an existing delivery team?
Yes. We align with your team, assess current constraints, and produce a shared package your team can execute against.
Need support with your next phase?
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