gate-check

A stage-gate evaluation is a structured checkpoint that validates whether a project meets specific readiness criteria before advancing to the next production phase. It enforces deliberate go/no-go decisions to prevent projects from drifting between milestones.

To run a go/no-go gate check, execute a checklist-driven evaluation against the current stage's criteria. The system generates a comprehensive gate report detailing pass/fail results, identified blockers, and recommended next steps.

Yes, stage-gate checklists apply directly to transitions across Pre-production, Production, Polish, and Live stages. They validate core artifacts and readiness criteria to ensure safe progression through each production phase.

You can delegate gate criteria responsibilities using built-in delegation prompts within the gate report. These prompts assign specific pass/fail criteria to stakeholders and outline clear next steps for any rework required.

The best way to enforce milestone gates is applying a structured stage-gate evaluation that uses optional blockers for rework. This ensures incomplete artifacts halt progression until readiness criteria are fully satisfied.

Projects fail to progress safely without stage-gate reporting because they lack enforced validation criteria, causing them to drift in an 'almost ready' state. Stage gates force deliberate decisions to validate readiness before production phases.