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Checkpoint: opportunity brief

Write a one-page opportunity brief: job, outcome, risks, proposed bet, how we’ll know.

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Ship the brief

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Share with a PM, designer, or tech lead. Ask: would you fund a spike?

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Chapter learning outcomes
  • Briefing PMs/leads

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