> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://handbook.catalpa.io/the-catalpa-handbook/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://handbook.catalpa.io/the-catalpa-handbook/communications-1/4.3-go-no-go.md).

# 4.3 Go / No Go

"Go / No Go" refers to a decision as to whether or not to proceed for a business development opportunity.

The "Go / No Go" process can occur at multiple points in a pre-bid or bid discussion as different information is made available through the process. For example, a decision can be made to "Go" for a business development opportunity in the pre-bid phase whereas in the bidding phase a decision is made to "No Go" as further information has been made available which changes the likelihood of success. 

In this section, you can find the guide for "Go / No Go" meetings, the checklist for the [Go / No Go process](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kTD5Zxh8j-jiNcUxDyVEXg1QwtaYT-Ziy7hg5VfIrNU/edit?usp=sharing), and [Business Development Opportunity Selection criteria to guide a "Go / No Go" ](/the-catalpa-handbook/communications-1/4.3-go-no-go/selection-criteria-and-guidelines.md)decision. 


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