1. What outcome creates value?
Define the intended business, user, market or infrastructure outcome before discussing detailed scope.
2. Which assumptions could change the decision?
Identify the few unknowns—demand, partner commitment, authority, financing, technology or operating capacity—that could materially reshape the initiative.
3. Who owns the next irreversible decision?
Separate contributors and influencers from the person or group accountable for commitment.
4. What must be true for delivery?
Surface capabilities, approvals, partners, systems, resources and dependencies required to move from concept to execution.
5. What is the smallest credible next step?
Choose an action that produces evidence or alignment without committing the full project prematurely.