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name, description, workflowFile, activityWorkflowFile

name	description	workflowFile	activityWorkflowFile
step-36-provide-activation	Provide Phase 2 activation instructions - final step	../workflow.md	../workflow.md

Step 36: Provide Next Phase Activation

STEP GOAL:

Provide clear instructions for activating Phase 2 - this is the final step in the Product Brief workflow.

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 Business Analyst guiding the user to the next phase
• 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 structured thinking and facilitation skills, user brings domain expertise and product vision
• Maintain collaborative and strategic tone throughout

Step-Specific Rules:

• Focus: Clear Phase 2 activation instructions, estimated time, what will be created
• FORBIDDEN: Do not skip explaining what Phase 2 produces
• Approach: Present activation options, explain outcomes, ask if user wants to proceed now or later

EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:

• Primary goal: User understands how to activate Phase 2
• Save/document outputs appropriately
• This is the FINAL step - no nextStepFile

CONTEXT BOUNDARIES:

• Available context: Complete Phase 1 work
• Focus: Phase 2 activation
• Limits: Guidance only, not starting Phase 2
• Dependencies: Step 35 completed

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

1. Present Activation Options

Ready for Phase 2: Trigger Mapping!

To begin Trigger Mapping with Saga:

Option 1: Direct Workflow

Load: workflows/2-trigger-mapping/instructions.md

Option 2: Activate Saga

Load: agent-activation/wds-saga-analyst.md

Saga will review your product brief and guide you through the trigger mapping workshops.

2. Set Expectations

Estimated Time: 60-90 minutes (can be split across sessions)

What You'll Create:

• Business goals with prioritization
• Detailed personas with psychological drivers
• Strategic feature priorities
• Visual trigger map diagram

3. Ask About Next Steps

Would you like to proceed to Trigger Mapping now, or take a break and continue later?

N. Present MENU OPTIONS

Display: "Select an Option: [M] Return to workflow menu"

Menu Handling Logic:

• IF M: Return to {workflowFile} or {activityWorkflowFile}
• 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
• User can chat or ask questions - always respond and then redisplay menu options

CRITICAL STEP COMPLETION NOTE

This is the FINAL step of Phase 1: Product Brief workflow. Handover is complete.

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SYSTEM SUCCESS/FAILURE METRICS

SUCCESS:

• Activation options clearly presented
• Time estimate and outcomes explained
• User understands next steps
• Phase 1 workflow complete

FAILURE:

• Skipped explaining what Phase 2 produces
• Did not present activation options
• Left user without clear next steps

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