STR.10:8 - Common Anti-Patterns and How to Avoid Them

One small line item, one large promise. An initial fee is compared with a full-service benefit. Recover the continuing obligations before judging the larger commitment.

Savings outside the sponsor’s view. Work is shifted to customers and called efficiency. Include their contribution, consent and burden where they affect the choice.

Reserve as idle time. Protected capacity is allocated before its purpose is examined. Compare an actual authorized change in protection, not a silently emptied reserve.

Reversible because temporary. A trial ends, but lost access or disclosed information cannot be restored. Name the consequence and closure conditions that remain.