BMAD-METHOD/src/modules/wds/workflows/1-project-brief/alignment-signoff/substeps/README.md

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Alignment & Signoff Substeps

Purpose: Small, sequential instruction files for the Alignment & Signoff workflow


Overview

These substeps break down the Alignment & Signoff workflow into small, focused steps that agents can follow sequentially. Each substep file contains a single, clear action.


Instruction Flow

Phase 1: Start & Understand (01-start-understand/)

  1. 01-understand-situation.md - Clarify user's situation
  2. 02-determine-if-needed.md - Determine if alignment & signoff is needed
  3. 03-offer-extract-communications.md - Offer to extract from communications
  4. 04-extract-info.md - Extract information (if provided)
  5. 05-detect-starting-point.md - Detect where user wants to start

Phase 2: Explore Sections (02-explore-sections/) - Flexible Order

  1. 06-explore-realization.md - Explore The Realization
  2. 07-explore-solution.md - Explore Solution (if starting with solution)
  3. 08-explore-why-it-matters.md - Explore Why It Matters
  4. 09-explore-how-we-see-it-working.md - Explore How We See It Working
  5. 10-explore-paths-we-explored.md - Explore Paths We Explored
  6. 11-explore-recommended-solution.md - Explore Recommended Solution
  7. 12-explore-path-forward.md - Explore The Path Forward
  8. 13-explore-value-we-create.md - Explore The Value We'll Create
  9. 14-explore-cost-of-inaction.md - Explore Cost of Inaction
  10. 15-explore-our-commitment.md - Explore Our Commitment
  11. 16-explore-summary.md - Explore Summary

Phase 3: Synthesize & Present (03-synthesize-present/)

  1. 17-reflect-back.md - Reflect back what you've captured
  2. 18-synthesize-document.md - Synthesize into alignment document
  3. 19-present-for-approval.md - Present for stakeholder approval

Phase 4: Generate Signoff (04-generate-signoff/) - After Acceptance

  1. 20-offer-signoff-document.md - Offer to generate signoff document
  2. 21-determine-business-model.md - Determine business model (external contracts)

Phase 5: Build External Contract (05-build-contract/) - If Selected

  1. 22-build-section-01-project-overview.md - Build Project Overview
  2. 23-build-section-02-business-model.md - Build Business Model
  3. 24-build-section-03-scope-of-work.md - Build Scope of Work (IN/OUT scope)
  4. 25-build-section-04-payment-terms.md - Build Payment Terms
  5. 26-build-section-05-timeline.md - Build Timeline
  6. 27-build-section-06-availability.md - Build Availability (Retainer only)
  7. 28-build-section-07-confidentiality.md - Build Confidentiality
  8. 29-build-section-08-not-to-exceed.md - Build Not-to-Exceed (Conditional)
  9. 30-build-section-09-work-initiation.md - Build Work Initiation
  10. 31-build-section-10-terms-and-conditions.md - Build Terms and Conditions
  11. 32-build-section-11-approval.md - Build Approval
  12. 33-finalize-contract.md - Finalize contract

Phase 6: Build Internal Signoff (06-build-signoff-internal/) - If Selected

  1. 34-build-internal-signoff.md - Build Internal Signoff Document
  2. 35-finalize-signoff.md - Finalize signoff document

Usage

For agents: Follow these substeps sequentially. Each file contains a single, focused instruction with clear next steps.

Decision points: Some substeps have decision points that route to different next steps based on user choices.

Flexible flow: Section exploration (substeps 06-16) can be done in any order based on user's natural thinking flow.


Key Principles

  • One instruction per file: Each substep focuses on a single action
  • Clear next steps: Each file specifies what comes next
  • Decision points: Route to different paths based on user choices
  • Reference larger guides: Substeps reference section-guide.md for detailed guidance
  • Linear flow: Follow sequentially, but allow flexibility in section exploration order