XO Leader · PAR V2

Problem to action

Validate whether the gap matters, compare realistic alternatives, choose a recommendation, and define ownership and measurement.

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Use 10% of the effort defining the problem and 90% understanding impact, alternatives, and action.

PAR V2 purpose: Move from “this is broken” to “this is worth solving, I compared the options, here is my recommendation, and here is how we will measure it.”

Validate the problem

Identifying a gap should begin the conversation, not end it. Decide whether this is specific, measurable, and worth pursuing before solving it.

PAR titleObserved gapCurrent stateDesired state / targetEvidence the gap is realWhy the current process may existWho or what would be affected?Downstream risksWhy this is worth solvingPursuit decision

Compare alternatives

Bring two or three possible solutions, compare impact and tradeoffs, and add ROI or ROIC only when financial analysis helps the decision.

01Untitled alternativeCompare impact, effort, risk, speed, and optional financial return.

AlternativeWhat would change?

ImpactEffortCostRiskSpeedConfidence

Downstream impactAssumptions or evidence

02Untitled alternativeCompare impact, effort, risk, speed, and optional financial return.

AlternativeWhat would change?

ImpactEffortCostRiskSpeedConfidence

Downstream impactAssumptions or evidence

03Untitled alternativeCompare impact, effort, risk, speed, and optional financial return.

AlternativeWhat would change?

ImpactEffortCostRiskSpeedConfidence

Downstream impactAssumptions or evidence

Make the recommendation

Turn the analysis into a clear executive narrative: problem, target, alternatives, recommendation, implementation, and measurement.

Recommendation

Define ownership and measurement

A recommendation is not complete until someone owns the next move and success can be measured.

OwnerTimelineFirst next stepSuccess measureReview dateRisks to monitorApprovals / informed parties

Project plan

Break the recommendation into owned, dated actions.

TaskOwnerDue dateStatusNotes

Ready to share?

Use this checklist to confirm the PAR is actionable before you export it.

The problem is specific and measurable. The gap is validated and worth pursuing. At least two realistic alternatives were compared. The recommendation explains why this path is better. Risks and downstream effects are addressed. An owner is assigned. A timeline or review date is defined. A success measure is defined.

0/8 readiness checks complete.

Leader coaching lens

Use this when someone keeps identifying problems but struggles to help move solutions forward.

ExpectationsSkillsBarriersAuthority and accessAccountability next step

PAR V2 Recommendation Record

PROBLEM VALIDATION
Observed gap: —
Current state: —
Desired state: —
Evidence: —
Why current process may exist: —
Affected people/processes: —
Downstream risks: —
Benefit justification: —
Pursuit decision: —

ALTERNATIVES

RECOMMENDATION
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IMPLEMENTATION
Owner: —
First next step: —
Timeline: —
Success measure: —
Review date: —
Risks to monitor: —
Approvals / informed parties: —

LEADER COACHING LENS
Expectations: —
Skills: —
Barriers: —
Authority/access: —
Accountability next step: —