The one-page modernization brief
Frame the work before a preferred technology or replacement plan takes over the conversation.
1. The business pressure
What outcome, risk or constraint makes change necessary now?
2. The system today
Which capabilities, users, data and integrations depend on it?
3. The limiting conditions
Where do delivery, reliability, skills, support or cost create the greatest constraint?
4. What must be preserved
Which behaviours, controls and operating knowledge cannot be lost?
5. The first useful boundary
What meaningful capability could be isolated, stabilised or improved independently?
6. Evidence for the next decision
What would we need to learn before committing to the next stage?