SECTION 1: THE TRUST TEST (The "Gut Check")

Based on the MISSION™ Protocol.

The Question: Look around the project room. Would you go into a potentially career-threatening battle with the people sitting at this table?

NOTE: If NO, stop here. The project is already failing. Proceed to Verdict.

SECTION 2: THE GOVERNANCE GATE (OSSICPOET™ Audit)

Binary Assessment: There is no "Amber." It is either True (Pass) or False (Fail).

Pillar The "Vital Few" Check Pass / Fail
Outcome Can the team articulate specific business value in 30 seconds?
Sponsor Does the Sponsor have "skin in the game" and make timely decisions?
Solution Is the scope focused on the "Vital Few" (no complexity/bloat)?
Investment Does the business case meet the mandatory ROI threshold?
Communication Is bad news reported instantly? (Safe Haven culture?)
Plan Is the roadmap fact-based, with releases under 3 months?
Organization Do we have the talent and bandwidth to execute?
Execution Are ETCs (Estimates to Complete) rigorous and realistic?
Technology Does it meet standards to minimize TCO?

SECTION 3: THE UNVARNISHED TRUTH

List the top 3 structural risks that no one is talking about.

SECTION 4: THE VERDICT

Final Recommendation:

Partner Insight: Why This Works

  • Binary Constraint: Removes the "Watermelon" effect. There is no place to hide.
  • Battle Framing: High Character is a better predictor than spreadsheets.
  • One Page Constraint: Forces synthesis and mastery of the problem.