Discovery checklist: 24 questions before you sign a SOW
A practical checklist to align goals, risks, ownership, success criteria, and technical assumptions before signing a software statement of work.
Why discovery matters before a SOW
A strong discovery process helps product, engineering, and business stakeholders align before committing to scope, budget, and timeline.
- Clarify business goals
- Identify technical risks
- Define ownership
- Agree on success criteria
- Validate delivery assumptions