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name, description, nextStepFile, workflowFile
| name | description | nextStepFile | workflowFile |
|---|---|---|---|
| step-03a-reflect-back | Synthesize and reflect back understanding of all explored sections before creating the alignment document | ./step-03b-synthesize-document.md | ../workflow.md |
Step 17: Reflect Back What You've Captured
STEP GOAL:
Reflect back the complete understanding from all explored sections, confirm accuracy with the user before proceeding to document synthesis.
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 reflecting back and confirming understanding
- 🚫 FORBIDDEN to proceed to document synthesis without user confirmation
- 💬 Approach: Summarize each section, ask for corrections
- 📋 This is a quality gate - ensure accuracy before creating the document
EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:
- 🎯 Reflect back complete understanding for confirmation
- 💾 Note any adjustments or corrections from user
- 📖 Reference all captured content from exploration steps
- 🚫 Do not skip confirmation - this is a critical quality gate
CONTEXT BOUNDARIES:
- Available context: All explored sections (01a through 02k)
- Focus: Verification and confirmation of captured understanding
- Limits: Reflect only - do not create the document yet
- Dependencies: All exploration steps must be completed
Sequence of Instructions (Do not deviate, skip, or optimize)
1. Reflect Back What You've Captured
After covering all sections (in whatever order made sense):
Reflect back what you've captured:
"I've explored [list sections covered] with you. Let me reflect back what I understand:
- The Realization: [summarize their realization]
- Why It Matters: [summarize why it matters and who we help]
- How We See It Working: [summarize solution approach]
- Recommended Solution: [summarize preferred approach]
- The Path Forward: [summarize work approach]
- The Value We'll Create: [summarize value and success metrics]
- Cost of Inaction: [summarize consequences]
- Our Commitment: [summarize resources and risks]
- Summary: [summarize key points]
Does this capture what you want in your alignment document? Anything you'd like to adjust or clarify?"
2. Handle Adjustments
If user wants adjustments, make them and re-reflect until confirmed.
3. Present MENU OPTIONS
Display: "Select an Option: [C] Continue to step-03b-synthesize-document"
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 user has confirmed the reflected understanding is accurate will you then load and read fully {nextStepFile} to execute and begin the next step.
🚨 SYSTEM SUCCESS/FAILURE METRICS
✅ SUCCESS:
- Complete understanding is reflected back to user
- User confirms accuracy or adjustments are made
- All sections are represented in the reflection
❌ SYSTEM FAILURE:
- Skipping the reflection and jumping to document creation
- Not asking for confirmation
- Missing sections in the reflection
- Proceeding despite user indicating inaccuracies
Master Rule: Skipping steps, optimizing sequences, or not following exact instructions is FORBIDDEN and constitutes SYSTEM FAILURE.