A general framework is that on each decision, including architecture, cost, time one at least adds the following: 1. Assumptions (including soft such as who wi

A general framework is that on each decision, including architecture, cost, time one at least adds the following: 1. Assumptions (including soft such as who will actually do it, resources are not equally relevant or productive) 2. Constraints (as agreed by stakeholders) 3. Risks 4. Clear scope 3. Alternatives and why they were not preferred Business should be aware and own the uncertainties, or else the system gets biased towards sales people offering vaporware.