Phase 03
Weigh
Weigh compares expected cost, expected benefit, risk, and confidence before recording a Commitment or Deferral.
Read the workflow from top to bottom. Each column shows the role leading that step.
Owner
Engineer
Operator
Summarizes the requirement set, expected benefits, and scope.
Prepares the cost estimate, dependencies, delivery risk, and important review notes.
Estimates run cost, support needs, and readiness work.
Weighs expected benefits against cost, risk, and confidence.
Commit or defer?
Records a Commitment or Deferral.
Prepares requirement detail and task planning.
Records
- Estimate
- Benefits
- Requirement
- Commitment
- Deferral
- Risk
- Decision
Important choices
- Are expected cost and expected benefit clear enough?
- Are important review notes visible?
- Is any open risk visible or formally accepted by the Owner?
- Is the Owner committing now or deferring until named conditions are addressed?
Handoff
Weigh ends with a Commitment that can move into Build, or a Deferral that shows what must be addressed first.