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Module 03 - Alignment & Signoff - Get Stakeholder Buy-In for Your Design Projects
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<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKjOLlU8UCE>
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Struggling with the business side of design? Feel uncomfortable talking about money or negotiating contracts? This module teaches you how to get stakeholder buy-in and protect your projects with clear agreements.
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*You'll learn:*
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✅ The discovery discipline: Understanding before solving
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✅ When you need stakeholder alignment (and when to skip it)
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✅ Create compelling alignment documents with quantified ROI
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✅ The 6 elements of alignment (Idea, Why, What, How, Budget, Commitment)
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✅ Formalize commitment with professional contracts
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✅ Protect scope and handle change orders professionally
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*Free & open-source* | 55-75 minutes | Optional module
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⏱️ Timestamps
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00:00 The Business Side Challenge
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00:39 The Discovery Discipline
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02:30 The 6-Element Toolkit
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03:39 From Alignment to Contract
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04:44 Becoming a Strategic Partner
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🎯 Key Concepts
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*Discovery Discipline* - Understand before you solve (measure twice, diagnose first)
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*6 Elements of Alignment* - Idea, Why, What, How, Budget, Commitment
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*Alignment Document* - Makes the case for why the project matters
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*Signoff Documents* - External contracts or internal approval
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*Scope Protection* - Clear boundaries, change order process
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📚 Course Resources
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🌊 *WDS Presentation:*
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<https://whiteport.com/whiteport-design-studio/>
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Project Pitch Guide:
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<https://github.com/whiteport-collective/whiteport-design-studio/blob/main/docs/deliverables/project-pitch.md>
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Service Agreement Templates:
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<https://github.com/whiteport-collective/whiteport-design-studio/blob/main/docs/deliverables/service-agreement.md>
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UX-Design channel in the BMad Discord Community:
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<https://discord.gg/Pn63gAuX>
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GitHub Discussions:
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<https://github.com/whiteport-collective/whiteport-design-studio/discussions>
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Previous Module: Module 02 - Installation & Setup
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<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYifpxFVVks>
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Next Module: Module 04 - Product Brief
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<https://youtu.be/yhKxkuLq1kQ>
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Full Course:
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<https://github.com/whiteport-collective/whiteport-design-studio/blob/main/docs/learn-wds/00-course-overview.md>
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✅ *When to Use This Module:*
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✅ Consultant pitching to client
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✅ Employee seeking stakeholder approval
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✅ You struggle with business conversations
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✅ You've been stuck in scope creep
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❌ *Skip if:* Building yourself with full autonomy
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<EFBFBD> *Discovery Discipline Flow:*
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1. Discovery meeting → 2. Reflect → 3. Create pitch → 4. Present → 5. Iterate → 6. Get acceptance → 7. Generate contract → 8. Sign → 9. Proceed to Project Brief
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✅ *Next Steps:*
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1. Complete the 5 lessons
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2. Follow Tutorial 03 to create alignment document
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3. Practice with real or hypothetical project
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4. Start Module 04 (or skip if you don't need alignment)
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🎨 *About WDS*
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AI-augmented design methodology by Mårten Angner (Whiteport, Sweden). Transforms designers into strategic leaders who confidently navigate business conversations and protect projects.
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#DesignBusiness #ClientContracts #ScopeCreep #WDS #DesignROI #ProjectPitch
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💼 *Remember:* Alignment isn't about being pushy. Contracts aren't about being defensive. They're about serving clients with clarity.
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*Ready to master the business side of design? Watch the full module! 💼*
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