stakeholder-review
Overview
Stakeholder-review is the "Group IQ" gate that ensures deliverables are stress-tested by the organizational ecosystem before finalization. It moves feedback from a friction-filled "push" (giving) to a high-value "pull" (seeking), focusing on alignment, safety, and clear resolution of conflicting inputs.
Iron Law
NO FINAL VERSION WITHOUT DOCUMENTED STAKEHOLDER FEEDBACK AND RESOLUTION
Violating this law leads to "shadow vetoes" later in the process, misalignment on success metrics, and the exclusion of critical cross-functional insights that improve the Group IQ.
State Machine
digraph stakeholder_review_flow {
"Deliverable Drafted" [shape=doublecircle];
"Step 1: Prepare Pre-read" [shape=box];
"Step 2: Align Purpose" [shape=box];
"Step 3: Review Session" [shape=box];
"Gate: Resolution" [shape=diamond];
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