The Hodgkiss Method
Clarity Brief
A structured record of what you know, what remains uncertain, and what should happen next.
- Prepared for
- Date
01
Situation
What is happening?
02
Defined Problem
Problem
Desired outcome
Decision to make
Out of scope
03
Current Diagnosis
Visible symptoms
Possible causes
Supporting evidence
Evidence that may challenge the diagnosis
Unknowns
Owner
Dependencies
04
Options and Tradeoffs
Options
Primary optimization criterion
Current strongest direction and reasoning
05
Immediate Next Step
Next action
Owner
Decision required
Possible blockers
Evidence of progress
Review point
06
Transfer Notes
Intended recipient
Context they need
Decisions already made
Areas where judgment remains
Items that should not be reopened without new evidence
07
Questions That Still Need Answers
Open questions
08
Readiness Statement
What is ready to move, and what still needs resolution?