Define
Current workflow and boundary
DELIVERY METHOD
Validate one critical process with 20 sanitized samples, then use reviewable results to decide whether to scale.
7–10 DAY VALIDATION
Current workflow and boundary
Samples and acceptance tasks
Sources, rules and checkpoints
Continuous demonstration
Stop, refine or pilot
One process owner, approximately 20 sanitized samples and 10–30 representative tasks.
A working workflow, complete run records, an acceptance set and a production boundary statement.
Use the evidence to stop, refine the validation or enter a controlled production pilot.
Results always state the sample scope, test environment and measurement method.