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name, description, nextStepFile, workflowFile
| name | description | nextStepFile | workflowFile |
|---|---|---|---|
| step-05e-contract-timeline | Build Section 5 Timeline with milestones and delivery dates | ./step-05f-contract-availability.md | ../workflow.md |
Step 27: Build Section 5 - Timeline
STEP GOAL:
Build the Timeline section defining when work will happen, key milestones, and delivery dates.
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 building the Timeline section
- 🚫 FORBIDDEN to invent deadlines without user input
- 💬 Approach: Extract from alignment document and gather specifics
- 📋 Sets expectations for delivery dates
EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:
- 🎯 Build Timeline with milestones and dates
- 💾 Add to contract document
- 📖 Extract from Work Plan or Investment Required from alignment document
- 🚫 Do not create fictional timelines
CONTEXT BOUNDARIES:
- Available context: Alignment document, business model, contract sections 1-4
- Focus: Contract Section 5 - Timeline
- Limits: Timeline content only
- Dependencies: step-05d must be completed
Sequence of Instructions (Do not deviate, skip, or optimize)
1. Build Section 5: Timeline
Section 5: Timeline
Background: When work will happen
What it does: Defines schedule and milestones
Purpose: Sets expectations for delivery dates
Content: Extract from Work Plan or Investment Required from alignment document
What to include:
- Key milestones
- Delivery dates
- Critical deadlines
2. Route Based on Business Model
If Retainer model: Continue to step-05f-contract-availability.md (availability section applies) If not Retainer: Continue to step-05g-contract-confidentiality.md (skip availability)
3. Present MENU OPTIONS
Display: "Select an Option: [C] Continue to step-05f-contract-availability (or step-05g if not Retainer)"
Menu Handling Logic:
- IF C: Load, read entire file, then execute {nextStepFile} (or step-05g if not Retainer)
- 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 Timeline section is built and confirmed will you then load and read fully {nextStepFile} to execute and begin the next step.
🚨 SYSTEM SUCCESS/FAILURE METRICS
✅ SUCCESS:
- Key milestones and delivery dates are captured
- Timeline is realistic and agreed upon
- Correct routing based on business model
❌ SYSTEM FAILURE:
- Inventing deadlines without user input
- Not routing correctly based on business model
- Skipping milestone definition
Master Rule: Skipping steps, optimizing sequences, or not following exact instructions is FORBIDDEN and constitutes SYSTEM FAILURE.