I'd also add: - Define a very clear target. Include quantities. If the goal is "speed up the api endpoint"... measure the current performance and define a tar

I'd also add: - Define a very clear target. Include quantities. If the goal is "speed up the api endpoint"... measure the current performance and define a target. The goal must become tangible and measurable in an objective way. Otherwise, it's just up to someone's opinion whether the goal was reached. - Get stakeholder buy-in on that target. Also communicate your estimate of the probability of success.