Validation/Plussing

Validation/Plussing is the process to discuss, learn and validate with people how to make an eDream happen. Validation/Plussing are a component of the Development Tracks to ensure the quality of the eDream and enablement approach.

• Validate by articulating eDream components, enablement components or execution components such as assumptions, requirements and required activities.
• Plussing by asking open ended questions like: How would you do it? What could make this better?

Beneficiary Validation/Plussing

Beneficiary validation should be done during each phase of the solution development and after any changes to the solution. This ensures that the solution developed will address the beneficiary(ies).

• Problem/UnMet Need Validation/Plussing - Validation the Beneficiary agrees with the Problem/UnMet Need. Determine which Beneficiary(ies) have the Problem/UnMet Need. Plussing the improves the understanding of the Problem/UnMet Need and possibly expand the list to additional Problem/UnMet Needs to address.
• Solution Validation/Plussing - Validation the Beneficiary agrees that the Solution addresses the Problem/UnMet Need and will improve their prosperity. Validation that the solution is something the Beneficiary would want to adopt. Plussing the improves the Solution and possibly expand the list to additional Problem/UnMet Needs to address.
• Commitment Validation/Plussing - Validation of what it would take for the Beneficiary to adopt the solution. Plussing on what it would take to increase the likelihood of the {Benefficiary]] adopting the solution.

Solution Validation/Plussing

• Validation - The Solution can be built.
• Plussing - How the Solution can be improved.

Enablement Validation/Plussing

• Validation - Stakeholders, Supporter and Providers what needs to be done to make the eDream happen.
• Plussing - Stakeholders, Supporter and Providers on how to improve the solution and/or enablement process.