Use stage gates without turning them into theater
Require distinct scope, evidence, risk, funding and launch reviews before an investment becomes executable.
Separate the questions
- A clear scope is not proof of value; evidence is not funding authority.
- Review each gate with a named reviewer and dated evidence.
Use conditions
- Conditional gates need explicit closure criteria.
- A failed gate stays visible after a later correction.
Preserve authority
- Case status never replaces the allocation decision.
- Launch remains a separate gate after funding.
Keep funding authority explicit
The Investment Governance Studio retains the complete workflow chain. Review scores order discussion; they do not authorize funding, capacity, contracting or launch.