SYSMEX — BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY PLANNING CHECKLIST Prototype working resource 1. Define the problem: what is happening, who is affected, and why does it matter? 2. Map the current workflow: steps, owners, tools, handoffs and friction. 3. Define the outcome: how will you know the solution helped? Record a baseline. 4. Map constraints: budget, timeline, existing systems, data, privacy and approvals. 5. Choose the first assumption to validate: prototype, workflow assessment or discovery. 6. Identify the relevant team: Digital, Software, Healthcare, AI or Labs. 7. Prepare a brief: problem, context, desired outcome, constraints and next step. Working worksheet Problem: People affected: Current workflow: Desired outcome: Baseline: Dependencies: Timeline: First validation: