Run a RAIDs workshop to map the risks, assumptions, issues, and dependencies that could affect your system. Use this early to surface challenges and uncertainties that might otherwise stay hidden. The output gives you a clear view of what could block success and what needs managing as you move forward.
How to
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Set context
Frame the session with outputs from a Hypothesis Statement or Risk Forecasting exercise.
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List risks
Ask: What could go wrong if we build this system? Capture uncertainties and threats.
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List assumptions
Ask: What are we assuming is true about people, processes, or tools? Note anything untested.
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List issues
Ask: What problems are already happening today that a system might not solve?
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List dependencies
Ask: What needs to be in place for this to work? Identify links to teams, tools, or funding.
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Cluster and document
Group similar inputs, highlight critical ones, and document them clearly for reference in planning or a Business Case.