Simplified Decision Tree

Context

This is a simplified version of the decision tree to only get the questions related to primary ownership.

1.

Step 1.
Is this checkpoint driven by Business or non-functional requirements?

• If "Yes", then primary ownership should be Business - Business Analysis
• If "No", then move on to step 2.

2.

Step 2.
Is this checkpoint about Visual Design? (not Content Authoring or UX Design)

• If "Yes", then primary ownership of this checkpoint should be Design - Visual Design
• If "No", then move on to step 3.

3.

Step 3.
Is this checkpoint about Content Authoring? (not UX Design)

• If "Yes", then primary ownership of this checkpoint should be Design - Content Authoring
• If "No", then move on to step 4.

4.

Step 4.
Is this checkpoint about UX Design?

• If "Yes", then primary ownership of this checkpoint should be Design - User Experience Design
• If "No", then move on to step 5.

5.

Step 5.
Is this checkpoint about Implementation? (Development)

• If "Yes", then primary ownership of this checkpoint should be Implementation - Front-End Development
• If "No", then move on to step 6.

6.

Step 6.
Is this checkpoint about Testing?

• If "Yes", confirm that one or more of the following is true before assigning to the tester:
  • Checkpoint is about running testing tools,
  • Checkpoint is related to test protocols, or
  • Resolution of the checkpoint can be done directly and completely by the tester alone.
• Otherwise, the answer is "No". Move on to step 7.

7.

Step 7.
IF NONE OF THE ABOVE, then it becomes a Management concern.

If one of the main roles has not been assigned, it's up to management to decide ownership. This should only happen when roles are not clearly defined, or were not assigned in an earlier step. Management should review the checkpoint and assign as seems appropriate, based upon the roles on the team, using the guidance above. Management should run the decision tree again and identify the closest fit for ownership.