Which missing acceptance details cause a delivered build to return for avoidable clarification?
A requirement-to-acceptance checklist traces each client-approved request to a demonstrable result.
What we could measure together
Measure: Clarification cycles before accepted delivery (cycles/request).
Freeze eligible work, observation window and acceptance criteria with the owner; retain incomplete work and exceptions.
Acceptance boundary: Client approval remains explicit; do not invent requirements or treat a preview as accepted delivery.