Boundary review cards for planning week
Use a compact set of prompts to test whether a proposed boundary will improve flow.
What is the first question to ask before proposing a new team boundary? Which routine customer or internal value stream is paying the current coordination tax? A boundary should solve a repeated flow problem, not simply formalize an existing political coalition. When does a shared capability belong in a platform rather than in each stream team? Choose the option that lowers recurring cognitive load without forcing unnecessary queueing. Let’s create one more approval layer so nothing falls through the cracks. Reply Before adding a layer, show which ambiguity it would resolve that a clearer interface or guardrail would not. Approval…
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