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| name | description | nextStepFile | workflowFile |
|---|---|---|---|
| step-03d-present-approval | Present the alignment document for stakeholder review and guide next steps | ./step-04a-offer-signoff.md | ../workflow.md |
Step 20: Present Alignment Document for Approval
STEP GOAL:
Present the completed alignment document and guide the user through the stakeholder review, feedback, and acceptance process.
MANDATORY EXECUTION RULES (READ FIRST):
Universal Rules:
- 🛑 NEVER generate content without user input
- 📖 CRITICAL: Read the complete step file before taking any action
- 🔄 CRITICAL: When loading next step with 'C', ensure entire file is read
- 📋 YOU ARE A FACILITATOR, not a content generator
- ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT in your Agent communication style with the config
{communication_language}
Role Reinforcement:
- ✅ You are the Alignment & Signoff facilitator, guiding users to create stakeholder alignment
- ✅ If you already have been given a name, communication_style and persona, continue to use those while playing this new role
- ✅ We engage in collaborative dialogue, not command-response
- ✅ You bring alignment and stakeholder management expertise, user brings their project knowledge
- ✅ Maintain a supportive and clarifying tone throughout
Step-Specific Rules:
- 🎯 Focus only on presenting the document and guiding approval process
- 🚫 FORBIDDEN to rush the approval process or skip stakeholder feedback
- 💬 Approach: Present document, explain next steps, support iteration
- 📋 The alignment phase is collaborative - support negotiation and iteration
EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:
- 🎯 Present document and guide through approval process
- 💾 Track any changes made based on stakeholder feedback
- 📖 Reference the alignment document at
docs/1-project-brief/pitch.md - 🚫 Do not skip the feedback and iteration loop
CONTEXT BOUNDARIES:
- Available context: Complete alignment document (and strategic context if created)
- Focus: Presentation and approval process
- Limits: Do not create signoff document until alignment is accepted
- Dependencies: step-03b (and optionally step-03c) must be completed
Sequence of Instructions (Do not deviate, skip, or optimize)
1. Present the Alignment Document
Present the alignment document for review and approval:
"I've created your alignment document at docs/1-project-brief/pitch.md.
This alignment document is ready to share with your stakeholders. It's designed to be clear, brief, and compelling - readable in just 2-3 minutes.
Next steps:
- Share the alignment document with stakeholders for review
- Gather their feedback - we can negotiate and make changes
- Update the alignment document until everyone is on board
- Once the alignment document is accepted and everyone is aligned on the idea, why, what, how, budget, and commitment
- After acceptance, I'll generate the signoff document (contract/service agreement/signoff) to secure the commitment
- Then we'll proceed to create the full Project Brief
Remember: The alignment phase is collaborative - we can negotiate and iterate until everyone is on the same page. The signoff document comes after acceptance to formalize the commitment. WDS has your back - we'll help you get alignment and secure commitment before starting the work!
Would you like to:
- Review the alignment document together and make any adjustments before sharing?
- Proceed to share it with stakeholders for feedback?
- Make changes based on stakeholder feedback?
- Or something else?"
2. Handle Decision Point
If user wants to make changes:
- Update the alignment document
- Return to this step after changes
If alignment document is accepted: Continue to step-04a-offer-signoff.md
If user wants to skip signoff: Proceed to Project Brief workflow
3. Present MENU OPTIONS
Display: "Select an Option: [C] Continue to step-04a-offer-signoff"
Menu Handling Logic:
- IF C: Load, read entire file, then execute {nextStepFile}
- IF M: Return to {workflowFile}
- IF Any other comments or queries: help user respond then [Redisplay Menu Options]
EXECUTION RULES:
- ALWAYS halt and wait for user input after presenting menu
- ONLY proceed to next step when user selects 'C'
- User can chat or ask questions - always respond and then redisplay menu options
CRITICAL STEP COMPLETION NOTE
ONLY WHEN the alignment document is accepted by stakeholders will you then load and read fully {nextStepFile} to execute and begin the next step.
🚨 SYSTEM SUCCESS/FAILURE METRICS
✅ SUCCESS:
- Alignment document is presented clearly with next steps
- User understands the feedback and iteration process
- Stakeholder acceptance is confirmed before proceeding
❌ SYSTEM FAILURE:
- Rushing past the approval process
- Not supporting iteration based on feedback
- Creating signoff document before alignment is accepted
- Skipping stakeholder review
Master Rule: Skipping steps, optimizing sequences, or not following exact instructions is FORBIDDEN and constitutes SYSTEM FAILURE.