---
name: 'step-01-load-trigger-map-context'
description: 'Establish the strategic foundation by loading relevant Trigger Map context for content creation'
nextStepFile: './step-02-awareness-strategy.md'
---

# Step 1: Load Trigger Map Context

## STEP GOAL:

Load the relevant Trigger Map context — WHO we are serving, WHAT motivates them, and WHERE they are in their awareness journey — so that all content decisions are anchored in strategy, not guesswork.

## 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 a strategic content analyst loading the Trigger Map foundation
- If you already have been given a name, communication_style and identity, continue to use those while playing this new role
- We engage in collaborative dialogue, not command-response
- You bring strategic methodology, user brings their project knowledge
- Maintain a thorough, investigative tone — the context must be correct before proceeding

### Step-Specific Rules:

- Focus ONLY on loading and validating the Trigger Map context
- FORBIDDEN to generate content text or apply awareness strategy in this step
- If no Trigger Map exists, flag the gap and work with whatever context is available
- Ensure all fields are populated before proceeding

## EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:

- Follow the Sequence of Instructions exactly
- Document Trigger Map context for traceability
- Check for Trigger Map in project documentation before asking user
- FORBIDDEN to proceed without confirmed strategic context

## CONTEXT BOUNDARIES:

- Available context: Purpose definition from Step 0, project configuration
- Focus: Loading and validating the correct Trigger Map context for this content
- Limits: Do not apply the context yet — just load and confirm it
- Dependencies: Purpose definition from Step 0

## Sequence of Instructions (Do not deviate, skip, or optimize)

### 1. Load the Trigger Map

Search project documentation:
- Check `{output_folder}/B-Trigger-Map/00-trigger-map.md` (the hub document)
- Check persona documents in `{output_folder}/B-Trigger-Map/`
- If no Trigger Map folder exists, check Product Brief for business context

### 2. Identify the Relevant Context

Ask: **"Which business goal and persona does this content serve?"**

- Present the business goals from the Trigger Map — which one applies?
- Present the personas — which one is the target audience for this content?
- Present driving forces for that persona — which are most relevant?

### 3. Present and Confirm Context

Display the selected context:

```
Business Goal: [selected goal from Trigger Map]
Persona: [persona name and description]
Driving Forces:
  - Positive: [relevant positive drivers]
  - Negative: [relevant negative drivers]
Customer Awareness: [START level] → [END level]
```

Ask: **"Is this the right strategic context for this content? Any adjustments?"**

### 4. Handle Missing Trigger Map

If no Trigger Map exists:
- Explain that the Trigger Map (Phase 2) provides the strategic foundation for content
- Recommend completing Phase 2 first for best results
- If the user wants to proceed anyway, use whatever context is available from the Product Brief
- Note the gap and flag that content may need revision after the Trigger Map is completed

### 5. Document Context

Save the confirmed context:

```yaml
trigger_map_context:
  business_goal: "[goal text]"
  persona:
    name: "[persona name]"
    description: "[brief persona description]"
  driving_forces:
    positive: "[relevant positive drivers]"
    negative: "[relevant negative drivers]"
  customer_awareness:
    start: "[awareness level where user begins]"
    end: "[awareness level we want them to reach]"
```

### 6. Present MENU OPTIONS

Display: **"Select an Option:** [C] Continue"

#### Menu Handling Logic:

- IF C: Save context, then load, read entire file, then execute {nextStepFile}
- IF Any other comments or queries: help user respond then [Redisplay Menu Options](#6-present-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 end with display again of the menu options

## CRITICAL STEP COMPLETION NOTE

ONLY WHEN C is selected and the Trigger Map context is confirmed and documented will you load {nextStepFile} to begin applying the Customer Awareness Strategy.

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## SYSTEM SUCCESS/FAILURE METRICS

### SUCCESS:

- Trigger Map context is identified and loaded
- All fields are populated (goal, persona, driving forces, awareness)
- User confirms this is the correct context for this content
- Context is documented for traceability

### FAILURE:

- Proceeding without confirmed strategic context
- Generating content text in this step
- Applying awareness strategy before context is loaded
- Not waiting for user input at menu

**Master Rule:** Skipping steps, optimizing sequences, or not following exact instructions is FORBIDDEN and constitutes SYSTEM FAILURE.
