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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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    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?

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    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?

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    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?

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    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?

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    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?

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    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?

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    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?

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    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?

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    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?

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