43step

43step is a conceptual framework used to organize complex tasks into a fixed sequence of 43 steps. It is described as a structured problem-solving and process-optimization methodology, with steps arranged to guide from framing a problem to deployment and review. The exact content of the 43 steps varies by domain, but many implementations group steps into four phases: initiation and objective setting; planning and design; execution and data collection; validation and deployment. Each step has a defined goal, required inputs, expected outputs, and a completion criterion, enabling traceability and repeatability.

Origins and usage of the term appear in professional training materials, practitioner blogs, and industry guides. There is no single canonical version of 43step, and organizations often tailor the step content to fit their domain. Common applications include software development, manufacturing, and education, where the framework helps standardize workflows and ensure coverage of essential activities such as requirement elicitation, risk assessment, prototyping, testing, and rollout.

Characteristics and critiques: proponents emphasize clarity, auditability, and repeatable results, while critics note that a fixed sequence can be overly rigid in dynamic environments and that successful implementation depends on disciplined governance and appropriate tailoring.

See also: stage-gate processes, design thinking, workflow management.