Engineering perspective · General planning guidance
Name the decision
Identify who will use the output and what action it is intended to inform. Forecasts, simulations and analysis serve different purposes.
Assess the data
Understand data availability, quality and permissions. Make assumptions and uncertainty visible to the people using the result.
Keep responsibility clear
Use appropriate human review for consequential decisions. Automation should include the approvals and fallbacks required by the operating context.
Apply the questions to your context.
Each engagement requires its own assessment, requirements and agreement. These considerations provide a starting point for discussion.
Discuss your requirements