You're validating shortlisted opportunities with real stakeholders to confirm feasibility, adoption, and impact before locking recommendations.
Step 1: Select the Right Review Group
Include:
- Process owners
- End-users affected
- Decision-makers
- One skeptic if possible
Avoid leadership-only reviews.
Step 2: Present Opportunities Clearly
For each opportunity, show:
- Current problem
- Proposed change
- Expected benefit
- Level of effort
Keep explanations short and concrete.
Step 3: Ask Validation Questions
Ask:
- "Would this actually help you?"
- "What would break if we did this?"
- "What did we miss?"
- "Would people use this?"
Listen more than you talk.
Step 4: Capture Objections and Adjustments
Record:
- Concerns
- Constraints
- Edge cases
- Adoption risks
Don't defend ideas—test them.
Step 5: Confirm Final Set
Update the matrix and confirm:
- Which opportunities move forward
- Which need redesign
- Which are dropped
Get verbal alignment.
What You Should Have Now
✅ Validated Opportunity List
✅ Updated matrix notes
✅ Stakeholder feedback summary
Quality Check
- Feedback comes from real users
- Assumptions are challenged
- Final list reflects reality
- No surprise objections remain
Next Step: With opportunities validated, you're ready to calculate time savings.
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