# 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.