Eight questions, two minutes, no sign-up: a first read on whether your technical programme is still governable, needs a governance upgrade, or is a case for a task force. The evaluation happens entirely in your browser – no answers are transmitted or stored.

1. Are committed milestones being met?

Yes, broadlyIndividual ones slip, and the cause is knownRegularly, without a clear reason

2. Does management believe the status report?

Yes, the status is considered reliableWith reservations, it is frequently questionedNo, there is an informal parallel truth

3. Is it clear who is allowed to decide what?

Yes, decision rights are assignedPartly, unclear at the interfacesNo, decisions regularly stall

4. How is your defect situation developing?

Stable or decliningFluctuating but manageableThe backlog is growing faster than it is worked off

5. Are your suppliers' commitments reliable?

Yes, dates and quality mostly holdMixed, individual suppliers stand outNo, commitments regularly fail to hold

6. Does the escalation path work?

Yes, escalations lead to decisionsFormally in place, but slowEscalation is seen as weakness and avoided

7. Is there a working change process?

Yes, changes are assessed and releasedIn place, but frequently bypassedNo, changes go through informally

8. Does the team raise problems early?

Yes, uncomfortable topics arrive in good timeOnly once they can no longer be hiddenProblems only become visible at escalation

Guidance only, with no claim to completeness; does not replace legal or contractual review.