Looking Ahead to OFA 2
I.
Foundational Readiness Behaviors
A.
Module 9 introduced the specific behaviors that build toward readiness:
- 1.Well-formed questions
- 2.Timely and factual escalation
- 3.Honest signaling of confidence
II.
Readiness Signals a Solution Manager Looks For
In summary, an OFA 1 is generally ready to begin OFA 2 development when a solution manager or mentor observes the following:
- A.Consistent accuracy in notes and requirements contributions without close review
- B.Correct, independent use of OFA terminology
- C.Early instances of the OFA 1 proactively identifying a gap or discrepancy rather than only reporting what they were asked to check
III.
Comparison Table
| Dimension | OFA 1 - Foundational Stewardship | OFA 2 - Developing Stewardship |
|---|---|---|
| Scope of ownership | Contributes to work owned by others | Owns a defined workstream |
| Requirements role | Helps capture requirements | Facilitates requirements discussions |
| Documentation role | Maintains notes and artifacts | Creates and maintains documentation |
| Operational role | Supports testing and validation | Performs basic operational triage |
| Launch role | Helps verify readiness and initiate the launch of a fundamental solution under guidance | Owns go-live planning and execution for a defined workstream |
| Decision role | Follows direct guidance | Begins influencing decisions through analysis |
IV.
specific asks of ofa 2
It is worth being specific about what OFA 2 actually asks for, so the size of the next step is clear rather than abstract:
- A.To independently own a defined workstream rather than contribute to one someone else is accountable for
- B.To facilitate requirements discussions directly, running the conversation rather than only participating in it
- C.To create and maintain documentation from scratch rather than maintain documents someone else set up
- D.To perform a first-pass triage of a reported issue before deciding to escalate
- E.To plan and lead the launch of a workstream's own solutions rather than helping verify someone else's launch-readiness checklist
- F.To begin influencing decisions through analysis - noticing a conflict or gap and proposing a resolution, not just reporting that one exists
V.
Purpose of this preview
- A.None of this is expected of an OFA 1, and nothing in this curriculum has asked for it.
- B.It is described here so that a learner finishing this curriculum has an accurate, honest picture of what is coming, rather than either dreading an unknown next step or assuming OFA 2 is simply "more of the same, but with less supervision."
- C.It is a meaningful shift in kind, not just degree, and the companion OFA 2 - Developing Stewardship curriculum is where that shift is taught in full.