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Exception log: turn a recurring issue into a next action

Record observable failures. Prioritize their impact, assign one owner and close with evidence.

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Issue / processImpact / severityOwner / due dateNext actionCause / preventionStatus / evidence
Fictional example: client kickoff started without the approved scope.Two hours of rework. Medium severity.Project lead. Before the next kickoff.Confirm scope with the client and update the kickoff checklist.Handoff checklist lacked an approval check. Require approved scope before kickoff.Open. Close after approved scope is attached and the next kickoff passes the check.

Weekly review

Which issue has the greatest impact? Which action is overdue? What evidence supports closure? What control would prevent a repeat?

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