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Work Mode Decision Guide
Markdown decision guide with questions about scope, uncertainty, continuity and prioritization to help choose between fixed-price project development and monthly capacity. It does not modify contracts or rates.
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How to use it
Answer each question with your team. Note which column your answers point to and use that to discuss with your provider.
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Download resource# Decision Guide: fixed-price project or monthly capacity **How to use it:** answer each question by marking the column that best describes your situation. There is no magic score: if the majority falls into one column, that is a good sign; if it is split, consider combining modalities by phases. This guide does not modify contracts or rates. Need: ______________________ Respondents: ______ Date: ______ | # | Question | Points to project | Points to monthly capacity | |---|---|---|---| | 1 | Can you describe the final outcome in detail? | Yes | Not completely | | 2 | Are the business rules defined? | Yes | They still change | | 3 | Are acceptance criteria written? | Yes | Not yet | | 4 | Does the work end in a delivery? | Yes | It is continuous | | 5 | Is there a key date or milestone? | Yes | Not especially | | 6 | Do you need to experiment before deciding the solution? | No | Yes | | 7 | Do you have a list of improvements that changes every month? | No | Yes | | 8 | Is there someone who can prioritize periodically? | Not necessary | Essential | **My answers:** project ___ / monthly capacity ___ ## Before deciding - [ ] If it is a project: scope and acceptance are written - [ ] If it is a project: it is agreed how changes are handled - [ ] If it is capacity: it is defined who prioritizes and how often - [ ] If it is capacity: it is defined how delivered work is reported - [ ] I reviewed the terms with the provider and, if applicable, with an advisor ## Synthetic example (delete before using) Fictional client portal: questions 1-5 point to a project, 6-8 to capacity. Decision: project for the foundation and monthly capacity for evolution.
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