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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.

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    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?

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    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?

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    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?

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    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?

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    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?

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    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?

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    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?

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    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?

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    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?

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