Opportunity screen
Say yes with confidence. Say no without guilt.
A good decision screen protects the mission when opportunity, pressure, and growth arrive. Rate each statement from 1 to 5. The score is a recommendation — not a substitute for judgment.
An opportunity belongs at Imagine when it advances an educational purpose, serves a legitimate public benefit, fits our values, can be delivered with excellence, and does not compromise independence or integrity. Weak scores are useful. They tell you what to redesign before a partnership is promised.
01 · Mission fit
This work clearly advances our educational purpose and a strategic pillar.
1 = weakly true · 5 = strongly true
02 · Public benefit
The educational benefit to students, educators, families, or schools is substantial — not private advantage.
1 = weakly true · 5 = strongly true
03 · Need
Evidence or stakeholder input shows the need is real.
1 = weakly true · 5 = strongly true
04 · Distinct value
Imagine is suited to do this work, and we can say why.
1 = weakly true · 5 = strongly true
05 · Quality
We can staff, safeguard, and deliver it with excellence.
1 = weakly true · 5 = strongly true
06 · Access
Intended participants can take part without unnecessary barriers.
1 = weakly true · 5 = strongly true
07 · Economics
Costs, funding, cash flow, and sustainability are realistic.
1 = weakly true · 5 = strongly true
08 · Risk
Legal, safety, data, and reputational risks can be managed.
1 = weakly true · 5 = strongly true
09 · Capacity
We have owners for the work, and it will not displace higher-priority commitments.
1 = weakly true · 5 = strongly true
10 · Impact
Outcomes and measures are defined before we launch.
1 = weakly true · 5 = strongly true
11 · Exit
We know when we would pause, redesign, or stop.
1 = weakly true · 5 = strongly true