The ACORN test
The ACORN test is an easy to remember way to evaluate the charter of an improvement project. A Accomplishment. Does the goal actually focus on results? C Control. Does the team have control of what is needed to implement and complete the project? O Objective. Is the objective the ultimate achievement of the project or is it actually a sub goal? R Reconciliation. No other improvement teams have the same goals as your team and so there re no conflicts.