Objective: Approve only high-ROI roles with full clarity and alignment.

• [ ] Role mission clearly defined
• [ ] Primary business outcome identified (MRR, CAC, churn, etc.)
• [ ] 30/60/90 KPIs outlined
• [ ] Core competencies listed
• [ ] Culture-fit traits defined
• [ ] “Wrong hire” traits listed
• [ ] Contractor vs. employee classification reviewed
• [ ] Country of hire selected
• [ ] Budget approved
• [ ] Final role approved by manager + ops