Gate Review Framework

Strategic Go / No-Go Decision Tool

Assess major initiative feasibility, test for fatal flaw triggers, and determine whether to proceed (GO), pause for mitigation (CONDITIONAL GO), or kill the project (NO-GO).

5 Gate Review Hurdles
Gate Review Verdict
Recommended Decision
PROCEED (GO)
Feasibility Score: 68% (Passed Hurdles)

Executive Summary:

The initiative clears standard strategic and financial hurdles without fatal flaws. Ensure team bandwidth is insulated from operational burnout prior to kickoff.

Pre-Launch Gate Conditions:

  • Establish quantitative 30-day leading KPI milestone checkpoints.
  • Define a hard stop-loss trigger if payback metrics miss by > 30%.
  • Assign single accountable project owner with direct executive oversight.