Add Four Dimensions for Regulated and Cyber-Physical Roles
Regulated or Cyber-Physical Overlay
Companion to The CTO You Actually Need · Updated 2026-09-29
Add these dimensions to the base scorecard.
| Dimension | Evidence to seek | First-year result |
|---|---|---|
| Evidence and traceability | Built delivery that produces credible lifecycle evidence | Decisions, releases, and changes can be justified and traced without reconstructing history |
| Independent challenge | Worked constructively with quality, safety, security, legal, and assurance | Independent functions can challenge without becoming late-stage paperwork gates |
| System lifecycle | Managed hardware, suppliers, manufacturing, field behavior, or long-lived obligations | Product decisions account for interfaces, freezes, service, field updates, and end of life |
| Stop authority | Made difficult delay or stop decisions under pressure | Escalation and risk acceptance work before harm or invalid commitments |