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Build / Defer / Avoid Decision Memo

A simple memo structure for deciding what to build, what to wait on, and what to avoid after inspecting a decision.

NOTE-03 · 3 MIN READ

01

Build

  • The decision recurs often and painfully enough.
  • The data is inspectable.
  • A clear owner wants the first build to continue.

02

Defer

  • The decision matters but source data is not ready.
  • The owner is unclear.
  • A process cleanup should happen before software.

03

Avoid

  • The risk is too high for the current controls.
  • The decision is too rare to justify a build.
  • The AI assist would make the process harder to understand.
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