Non-Goal
An outcome or problem explicitly excluded from the current effort to protect focus and expectations.
Plain English
Something this work intentionally will not try to achieve.
In context
Non-goals clarify boundaries and prevent nearby ideas from being mistaken for commitments while leaving room for future reconsideration.
Example
“Replacing the reporting engine is a non-goal for this export redesign.”
When you'll hear this
- project kickoff
- PRD review
- scope negotiation
Common misunderstanding
A non-goal should not hide a requirement that is essential to the stated outcome safety or quality.
Also known as
non goalout of scope goal
Commonly used by
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Updated: 2026-08-27
