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1. Deliverables & Gate 1 (Go/No-Go Discovery) (Discovery & Strategy)

Purpose

Overview of the mandatory deliverables and Gate 1 criteria for a substantiated go/no-go decision after the Discovery phase.

1. Deliverables

The results of the Discovery phase for a substantiated start:

  • Problem Articulation: Clearly defined problem with business context
  • Data Evaluation Report: Analysis of Access, Quality and Relevance
  • Risk Inventory: Initial scan for legal, ethical and organisational risks
  • AI Project Charter: Starting document with scope, objectives and team

2. Gate 1 (Go/No-Go Discovery) Review Checklist

Review Checklist

  • Is the problem clearly articulated from the user's perspective?
  • Is AI the right solution (not too complex, not too simple)?
  • Do we have access to the required data?
  • Is the data quality sufficient for an initial experiment?
  • Are the key risks identified?
  • Is there commitment from the business sponsor?
  • Is the team complete and available?

Next step: After Gate 1 approval, proceed to Phase 2 — Validation. → See also: Gate Review Checklist