The everyday problem
A compelling conversation can make a product feel ready before the team has checked its operational dependencies. The evaluation should distinguish a promising interaction from a supported workflow. Evidence should relate to the specific task the organization plans to use.
A practical approach
Keep a record of tested scenarios, observed outputs, remaining dependencies, and review decisions. Revisit assumptions when scope or configuration changes. Confirm provider terms and internal requirements through the appropriate reviewers rather than inferring them from a demonstration.
Try this with your team
Before concluding an evaluation, list three things demonstrated, three things still unverified, and the owner responsible for resolving each open item.