The final three stages are where decisions get made and work gets done.
Decision
This is the stage where the Authority, the person with final sign-off, reviews everything that's been gathered and makes a call. They'll look at the proposal, the discussion, any consultation input, and the Pointman's assessment.
The Authority can:
- Approve the item, giving the go-ahead to proceed.
- Reject the item, with a reason explaining why.
- Send it back for more consultation or review if there are unresolved questions.
The approval decision is recorded and visible on the item, including who approved or rejected, when they did it, and any comments they included.
Execution
Once approved, the item moves to Execution. This is where the actual work happens. The Pointman coordinates the effort, Contributors pitch in where they're needed, and progress is tracked through updates posted on the item.
Work will start as soon as capacity allows. We're all volunteers here, so the Pointman keeps the item moving and posts updates so everyone can see how things are going.
Concluded
When the work is complete, or if the item was rejected or closed for another reason, it moves to Concluded. This is the final stage. The item stays on the Roadmap as a permanent record of what was proposed, what was decided, and what happened.
Concluded items can still be viewed and searched. They're a useful reference for understanding past decisions and avoiding duplicating work that's already been done or considered.
