Remove VTC references from all active docs

Replace Value Trigger Chain (VTC) with Trigger Map / Slim Trigger Map
across method guides, model docs, learn-wds tutorials, and docs index.
Historical examples left untouched.

- docs-guide.md: Remove VTC entry, update phase list
- method/: Replace VTC with Trigger Map in content guides
- models/: Replace VTC sections/links with Trigger Map references
- learn-wds/: Rename VTC to Slim Trigger Map in lessons and tutorials
- phase-2 guide: Fix What Comes Next + Related Resources

Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.6 <noreply@anthropic.com>

docs/docs-guide.md

@@ -24,10 +24,8 @@ Complete documentation for Whiteport Design Studio - a design-first methodology
 - **[WDS Method Overview](method/wds-method-guide.md)** - Complete methodology guide
 - **[Phase 1: Product Exploration](method/phase-1-product-exploration-guide.md)** - Strategic foundation
 - **[Phase 2: Trigger Mapping](method/phase-2-trigger-mapping-guide.md)** - User psychology & business goals
-- **[Phase 3: PRD Platform](method/phase-3-prd-platform-guide.md)** - Technical foundation
-- **[Phase 4: UX Design](method/phase-4-ux-design-guide.md)** - Scenarios & specifications
-- **[Phase 5: Design System](method/phase-5-design-system-guide.md)** - Component library (optional)
-- **[Phase 6: PRD Finalization](method/phase-6-prd-finalization-guide.md)** - PRD finalization & handoff
+- **[Phase 3: UX Scenarios](method/phase-3-ux-scenarios-guide.md)** - User journeys & scenario outlines
+- **[Phase 4: UX Design](method/phase-4-ux-design-guide.md)** - Page specifications & prototypes
 
 **These guides are tool-agnostic** - explaining the methodology regardless of how you apply it.
 
@@ -43,7 +41,6 @@ Complete documentation for Whiteport Design Studio - a design-first methodology
 - **[Golden Circle](models/golden-circle.md)** - Simon Sinek (start with WHY)
 - **[Action Mapping](models/action-mapping.md)** - Cathy Moore (focus on what people DO)
 - **[Kathy Sierra Badass Users](models/kathy-sierra-badass-users.md)** - Kathy Sierra (make users awesome)
-- **[Value Trigger Chain](method/value-trigger-chain-guide.md)** - Whiteport method (lightweight strategic context)
 
 **These are external frameworks** with full attribution to original creators. Our methods build on these giants' shoulders.
 

docs/learn-wds/course-explainers/Module-05-notebook-lm-prompt.md

@@ -102,9 +102,9 @@ First, the full process we just covered - starting from scratch. Sixty to ninety
 
 Second, what if you already have documentation? Vision docs, user research, interview transcripts, project plans - maybe hundreds of pages gathering dust that nobody actually reads? That's where Documentation Synthesis comes in. Thirty to forty-five minutes. Saga analyzes your documentation, validates what's there, fills gaps through conversation, and transforms it all into a single-slide Trigger Map you can actually use. No more pasting 200 pages into AI chats. No more research reports nobody reads. One actionable strategic artifact.
 
-Third, what if you're in a real hurry? What if you need strategic guidance but don't have even 30 minutes? That's the Value Trigger Chain - or VTC. Fifteen to twenty minutes. You pick ONE strategic objective, identify ONE target group, map ONE key driver - typically negative, because that's often most powerful. One clear chain from business goal to user psychology to design decision. Quick strategic validation when time is tight.
+Third, what if you're in a real hurry? What if you need strategic guidance but don't have even 30 minutes? That's the Slim Trigger Map. Fifteen to twenty minutes. You pick ONE strategic objective, identify ONE target group, map ONE key driver - typically negative, because that's often most powerful. One clear chain from business goal to user psychology to design decision. Quick strategic validation when time is tight.
 
-Think of it like this: Full Trigger Mapping is your comprehensive foundation for major products. Documentation Synthesis transforms existing research into actionable strategy. The Value Trigger Chain is your quick strategic check for focused features. All three are based on the same proven methodology. All three give you traceable reasoning. You just choose the approach that fits your situation."
+Think of it like this: Full Trigger Mapping is your comprehensive foundation for major products. The from-existing-docs route transforms existing research into actionable strategy. The Slim Trigger Map is your quick strategic check for focused features. All three are based on the same proven methodology. All three give you traceable reasoning. You just choose the approach that fits your situation."
 
 **The Closing (7:00-7:10)**
 

docs/learn-wds/module-05-trigger-mapping/lesson-02-heritage-evolution.md

@@ -237,11 +237,11 @@ WDS offers three ways to apply Trigger Mapping methodology, depending on your si
 
 ---
 
-### 2. Value Trigger Chain (Quick Validation)
+### 2. Slim Trigger Map (Quick Validation)
 
 **What it is:**
 - Streamlined single-workshop approach
-- Focus on one primary user journey
+- Focus on one primary business goal, target group, and their driving forces
 - Quick strategic validation
 - Essential connections only
 
@@ -252,9 +252,8 @@ WDS offers three ways to apply Trigger Mapping methodology, depending on your si
 - Early-stage validation
 - Time-constrained situations
 
-**Time investment:** 15-20 minutes  
-**Output:** Single-chain map from goal to trigger  
-**Tutorial:** [Tutorial 05B: Create Your Value Trigger Chain](tutorial-05b-value-trigger-chain.md)
+**Time investment:** 15-20 minutes
+**Output:** Slim Trigger Map with one goal, one target group, key driving forces
 
 ---
 
@@ -292,7 +291,7 @@ Organizations spend thousands on research that sits unused. 200-page reports nob
 - Stakeholders need strategic justification
 - Building long-term product strategy
 
-**Use Value Trigger Chain if:**
+**Use Slim Trigger Map if:**
 - Iterating on existing features
 - One clear user journey to validate
 - Need quick strategic check

docs/learn-wds/module-05-trigger-mapping/module-05-overview.md

@@ -180,11 +180,11 @@ Step-by-step hands-on guide to creating your complete Trigger Map with Saga thro
 
 ---
 
-### [Tutorial 05B: Create Your Value Trigger Chain](tutorial-05b-value-trigger-chain.md)
+### [Tutorial 05B: Create a Slim Trigger Map](tutorial-05b-value-trigger-chain.md)
 
 **Lightweight Alternative (Quick Validation)**
 
-Quick strategic validation for focused user journeys - streamlined single-workshop approach.
+Quick strategic validation for focused user journeys — one business goal, one target group, key driving forces.
 
 **Time:** 15-20 minutes  
 **What you'll create:** Single-chain map from goal to trigger  

docs/learn-wds/module-05-trigger-mapping/tutorial-05b-value-trigger-chain.md

@@ -1,4 +1,6 @@
-# Tutorial 05B: Create Your Value Trigger Chain
+# Tutorial 05B: Create a Slim Trigger Map
+
+> **Note:** This tutorial previously covered "Value Trigger Chains (VTC)" which has been replaced by the simpler concept of a Slim Trigger Map — define one business goal, one target group, and their key driving forces. The core process is the same.
 
 **Quick strategic validation for focused user journeys**
 
@@ -6,7 +8,7 @@
 
 ## Overview
 
-This tutorial walks you through creating a Value Trigger Chain - a lightweight, streamlined version of Trigger Mapping. Perfect for when you need quick strategic validation or are working with a single, focused user journey.
+This tutorial walks you through creating a Slim Trigger Map - a lightweight, streamlined version of Trigger Mapping. Perfect for when you need quick strategic validation or are working with a single, focused user journey.
 
 **Time:** 15-20 minutes  
 **Prerequisites:** Module 04 completed (Product Brief created)  

docs/learn-wds/module-05-trigger-mapping/tutorial-05c-documentation-synthesis.md

@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ This tutorial walks you through synthesizing your existing documentation into a
 - ❌ Starting from scratch with no documentation
 - ❌ Documentation is minimal or non-existent
 
-**Use Value Trigger Chain instead if:**
+**Use Slim Trigger Map instead if:**
 - ❌ Need quick validation (under 20 minutes)
 - ❌ Single user journey focus
 
@@ -467,7 +467,7 @@ A: Trigger Map organizes research into actionable structure, identifies gaps, va
 
 - [Lesson 2: Heritage & Evolution](lesson-02-heritage-evolution.md) - Understanding the three approaches
 - [Tutorial 05: Full Trigger Mapping](tutorial-05.md) - Starting from scratch
-- [Tutorial 05B: Value Trigger Chain](tutorial-05b-value-trigger-chain.md) - Quick validation
+- [Tutorial 05B: Slim Trigger Map](tutorial-05b-value-trigger-chain.md) - Quick validation
 - [Module 05 Overview](module-05-overview.md) - Complete module guide
 
 ---

docs/method/content-creation-philosophy.md

@@ -81,7 +81,7 @@ Strategic content considers:
 - **Action Mapping:** What action must this enable?
 - **Badass Users:** How does this make them feel capable?
 - **Golden Circle:** What's the persuasive sequence (WHY-HOW-WHAT)?
-- **VTC:** What business goal and user psychology does this serve?
+- **Trigger Map:** What business goal and user psychology does this serve?
 
 Quick generation misses these dimensions.
 
@@ -104,7 +104,7 @@ The workshop codifies strategic thinking:
 
 **What it does:**
 1. Defines content purpose (what job must this do?)
-2. Loads strategic context (VTC, awareness, users)
+2. Loads strategic context (Trigger Map, awareness, users)
 3. Applies relevant models (CAC, Action Mapping, Badass Users, Golden Circle)
 4. Generates options with reasoning
 5. Enables informed selection
@@ -294,7 +294,7 @@ Which resonates with your brand voice?"
 **WDS Method Guides:**
 - [Content Purpose Guide](content-purpose-guide.md) - How to define what content must do
 - [Tone of Voice Guide](tone-of-voice-guide.md) - For UI microcopy consistency
-- [Value Trigger Chain Guide](value-trigger-chain-guide.md) - Strategic context for content
+- [Trigger Mapping Guide](phase-2-trigger-mapping-guide.md) - Strategic context for content
 
 **Strategic Models:**
 - [Customer Awareness Cycle](../models/customer-awareness-cycle.md) - What language users understand

docs/method/content-purpose-guide.md

@@ -178,7 +178,7 @@ Different purposes emphasize different strategic models:
 ### Purpose: "Inspire users with our mission"
 **Model Priorities:**
 - Golden Circle ⭐⭐⭐ (WHY story)
-- VTC ⭐⭐ (Who we serve)
+- Trigger Map ⭐⭐ (Who we serve)
 - Customer Awareness ⭐ (Meet their level)
 - Action Mapping ⭐ (Soft)
 
@@ -196,7 +196,7 @@ Different purposes emphasize different strategic models:
 - Golden Circle (WHY)
 - Badass Users (Transform)
 - Action Mapping (Enable)
-- VTC (Context)
+- Trigger Map (Context)
 
 ---
 
@@ -238,7 +238,7 @@ Different purposes emphasize different strategic models:
 
 **Purpose:** "Convince value-conscious users that longer shelf life saves them money"
 
-**Model Priorities:** VTC ⭐⭐⭐ (fear of waste), Badass Users ⭐⭐
+**Model Priorities:** Trigger Map ⭐⭐⭐ (fear of waste), Badass Users ⭐⭐
 
 **Content:** "Stop throwing away spoiled product. Our 90-day shelf life (3x longer than competitors) means you'll use what you buy. No more waste. No more emergency reorders."
 
@@ -425,7 +425,7 @@ When reviewing content, ask:
 - [Kathy Sierra Badass Users](../models/kathy-sierra-badass-users.md) - Empowerment framing
 
 **Whiteport Methods:**
-- [Value Trigger Chain](value-trigger-chain-guide.md) - Strategic context for content
+- [Trigger Mapping Guide](phase-2-trigger-mapping-guide.md) - Strategic context for content
 
 **Workflows:**
 - [Content Creation Workshop](../src/workflows/shared/content-creation-workshop/content-creation-workshop-guide.md) - Using purpose in content generation

docs/method/phase-2-trigger-mapping-guide.md

@@ -387,7 +387,7 @@ Bring:
 
 Your Trigger Map enables:
 
-- **Phase 3: Requirements** - Technical decisions aligned with user priorities
+- **Phase 3: UX Scenarios** - User journeys grounded in personas and driving forces
 - **Phase 4: UX Design** - Design work grounded in user psychology
 - **Development priorities** - Clear guidance on what to build first
 
@@ -425,8 +425,8 @@ See: `examples/dog-week-patterns/B-Trigger-Map/` for a complete Trigger Map with
 ## Related Resources
 
 **Method Guides:**
-- [Value Trigger Chain Guide](./value-trigger-chain-guide.md) - Extracting VTCs from Trigger Map
 - [Phase 1: Product Exploration](./phase-1-product-exploration-guide.md) - Strategic foundation (prerequisite)
+- [Phase 3: UX Scenarios Guide](./phase-3-ux-scenarios-guide.md) - User journeys from Trigger Map
 - [Phase 4: UX Design Guide](./phase-4-ux-design-guide.md) - Using Trigger Map in scenarios
 
 **Foundational Models:**

docs/models/action-mapping.md

@@ -672,7 +672,7 @@ Action 1: [Observable behavior]
 
 **Related Resources:**
 - [Phase 4: UX Design Guide](../method/phase-4-ux-design-guide.md) - Scenario design using action focus
-- [Value Trigger Chain Guide](../method/value-trigger-chain-guide.md) - Connect actions to driving forces
+- [Trigger Mapping Guide](../method/phase-2-trigger-mapping-guide.md) - Connect actions to driving forces
 - [Blog.Cathy-Moore.com](https://blog.cathy-moore.com) - Original source and examples
 
 ---

docs/models/customer-awareness-cycle.md

@@ -177,19 +177,6 @@ While Schwartz focused on advertising copy, his framework applies powerfully to:
 
 ## Whiteport Methods That Harness This Model
 
-### [Value Trigger Chain Guide](../method/value-trigger-chain-guide.md)
-
-VTCs include Customer Awareness positioning:
-- Starting point: Where is user NOW?
-- Target point: Where do we want to move them?
-- Design serves this progression
-
-**Example:**
-```
-Customer Awareness: Problem Aware → Product Aware
-Design Implication: Introduce OUR solution after establishing problem
-```
-
 ### [Trigger Mapping Guide](../method/phase-2-trigger-mapping-guide.md)
 
 Trigger Maps can include awareness positioning for each persona:
@@ -204,7 +191,7 @@ Each scenario defines awareness progression:
 - Exit point awareness level
 - Interactions designed to bridge the gap
 
-### [Content Creation Workflow](../method/value-trigger-chain-guide.md#using-vtcs-in-your-design-process)
+### Content Creation Workflow
 
 Before creating any content:
 1. Identify user's current awareness level
@@ -520,7 +507,6 @@ measurement:
 5. **Test and measure:** Track progression through awareness stages
 
 **Related Resources:**
-- [Value Trigger Chain Guide](../method/value-trigger-chain-guide.md) - Includes Customer Awareness positioning
 - [Trigger Mapping Guide](../method/phase-2-trigger-mapping-guide.md) - Uses awareness to position personas
 - [Phase 4: UX Design Guide](../method/phase-4-ux-design-guide.md) - Applies awareness to scenarios
 

docs/models/golden-circle.md

@@ -221,9 +221,9 @@ The Product Brief discovery conversation uses Golden Circle structure:
 
 **Result:** Product Brief grounded in purpose, not just feature list.
 
-### [Value Trigger Chain Guide](../method/value-trigger-chain-guide.md)
+### Trigger Mapping
 
-VTC implicitly uses Golden Circle:
+Trigger Maps implicitly use Golden Circle:
 
 - **Business Goal:** The WHY (organizational purpose)
 - **Driving Forces:** User's personal WHY (motivation)
@@ -523,7 +523,6 @@ We offer:
 
 **Related Resources:**
 - [Product Exploration Guide](../method/phase-1-product-exploration-guide.md) - Uses WHY-first discovery
-- [Value Trigger Chain Guide](../method/value-trigger-chain-guide.md) - Captures user's WHY (driving forces)
 - [Trigger Mapping Guide](../method/phase-2-trigger-mapping-guide.md) - Connects business WHY to user WHY
 
 ---

docs/models/impact-effect-mapping.md

@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
 
 **Originated by:** Mijo Balic & Ingrid Domingues (Ottersten) at inUse, Sweden  
 **Popularized by:** Gojko Adzic, *Impact Mapping* (2012)  
-**Applied in WDS:** Trigger Mapping, Value Trigger Chains, strategic alignment
+**Applied in WDS:** Trigger Mapping, strategic alignment
 
 ---
 
@@ -247,15 +247,15 @@ A separate method (also derived from Impact Mapping) that uses the Trigger Map:
 
 **Note:** This is a distinct method that USES the Trigger Map data, to be fair to Impact Mapping's influence on this approach.
 
-### [Value Trigger Chain Guide](../method/value-trigger-chain-guide.md)
+### Trigger Mapping
 
-Lightweight version extracting core strategic elements:
+Whiteport's adaptation extracting core strategic elements:
 
 - Business Goal (from Effect/Impact Mapping)
 - Solution (combines Actor context + Impact)
 - User (Actor with psychological depth)
 - Driving Forces (Positive and negative impacts)
-- Customer Awareness (Added positioning layer)
+- Feature Impact Analysis (scored prioritization)
 
 **Result:** Minimum viable strategic context, perfect for quick projects or prototypes.
 
@@ -587,11 +587,10 @@ Goal
 1. **Read:** Get Gojko Adzic's book for full methodology
 2. **Try:** Run a simple Impact Mapping session for current project
 3. **Compare:** See how Whiteport's Trigger Mapping adapts the concepts
-4. **Choose:** Decide if you need quick VTC, full Impact Map, or comprehensive Trigger Map
+4. **Choose:** Decide if you need a slim Trigger Map, full Impact Map, or comprehensive Trigger Map
 
 **Related Resources:**
 - [Trigger Mapping Guide](../method/phase-2-trigger-mapping-guide.md) - Whiteport's adaptation
-- [Value Trigger Chain Guide](../method/value-trigger-chain-guide.md) - Lightweight version
 - [ImpactMapping.org](https://www.impactmapping.org) - Official resources
 
 ---

docs/models/kathy-sierra-badass-users.md

@@ -662,7 +662,7 @@ For each screen/component, ask:
 5. **Test:** Do users feel more confident after new version?
 
 **Related Resources:**
-- [Value Trigger Chain Guide](../method/value-trigger-chain-guide.md) - Driving forces include capability desires
+- [Trigger Mapping Guide](../method/phase-2-trigger-mapping-guide.md) - Driving forces include capability desires
 - [Action Mapping Model](./action-mapping.md) - Similar philosophy: focus on what users DO
 - [Phase 4: UX Design Guide](../method/phase-4-ux-design-guide.md) - Scenario design with user capability in mind
 

docs/models/models-guide.md

@@ -40,7 +40,6 @@ Each model includes:
 
 **Applied in WDS:**
 - Trigger Mapping (Whiteport's enhanced adaptation)
-- Value Trigger Chains (lightweight version)
 - Strategic alignment from why to what
 
 **When to Use:** Strategic planning, feature prioritization, aligning team on goals