Questions for a product lead and business / service owner

At the back end of discovery we should ask the following questions to increase confidence in the business case. These questions should be part of a collaborative conversation in thee amigos style.

1. Validation with Technical Architect
   • Have you discussed the product goal and solution approach with a technical architect?
   • Has the technical architect deemed the approach both technically feasible and financially viable?
     
2. Confidence in Solution Delivery
   • Do you have a high level of confidence that you can deliver a solution that effectively meets the value proposition? On what basis?
   • Have there been any prototypes or POCs (proof of concepts) created to validate your confidence?
     
3. Trade-offs and Value Delivery
   • Can you outline potential trade-offs or decision-making scenarios you anticipate during the development phase?
   • How do you plan to prioritize features to ensure timely value delivery?
     
4. Assumptions on Scalability and Longevity
   • What are your projections for scalability? How do you foresee the product/service scaling over time?
   • Have you considered how technology or market changes may impact the longevity of your current approach?
     
5. Non-functional Requirements
   • Are there specific non-functional requirements you've identified, such as data volume, service uptime, performance metrics, or security protocols?
   • How did you come to these non-functional requirements, and how critical are they to the product's success?
     
6. Critical Components vs. Flexible Components
   • Which components of the product/solution are non-negotiable and critical for launch?
   • What elements do you foresee being able to change or iterate upon post-launch based on user feedback or market dynamics?
     
7. Consumer Identification and Targeting
   • How have you identified and segmented the potential consumers of the service?
   • What strategies or channels are you using to reach and deliver value to these consumers?
     
8. Operational Costs and Outsourcing
   • How have you calculated the operational costs associated with this solution, and what is the projected impact on the business's bottom line?
   • If there's a need to outsource specific skills or services, how does this affect the business case? Have you compared the costs of insourcing versus outsourcing?
     
9. Technical Dependencies and Integrations
   • Are there any third-party services or platforms on which your solution is dependent?
   • Have you considered potential risks or challenges with these integrations, and do you have a mitigation plan?