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S1StartClassifying work with a horizons model, and creating a new CMS support capability for Horizon 3 (actual ecosystem transformation)
S2StartFocusing intently on reducing the lead time to learn
S3StartPushing decision authority to the people closest to the work
S4StartPreparing for AI-built software as a transformation driver
S5StartMaking procurement reform a first-class element of the standards program
S6StartFiltering vendors on demonstrated performance, not proposals
S7StartMaking production-like testability a definition of done
S8StartFunding small and deciding often
S9StartProviding the central infrastructure only the federal government can provide
S10StartRunning end-to-end slices in protected environments, and letting standards emerge from what they teach
C1ContinueSupporting outcome-based certification, extended further
C2ContinueSupporting state flexibility and novel approaches
C3ContinueEnforcing the CMS intellectual property model
X1StopForcing solution and execution decisions to come from people far from the work
X2StopCalling systems products
X3StopUsing enterprise architecture frameworks and MITA as the definitional frame for transformation work
X4StopMisusing modularity
X5StopBuilding procurement on the assumption of upfront correctness
X6StopTreating standardization and COTS adoption as the transformation lever
X7StopUsing standards compliance as a barrier to entry

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