Six stages of practitioner work.

Establish intent before action.

“Why does this work exist, and what outcomes would make it successful?”

Output: The Target Brief

Understand what actually exists.

“What is actually true about the environment this work operates in?”

Output: The Context Map

Define what must change and why.

“What genuinely needs to change, and why?”

Output: The Change Package

Evaluate alternatives and select a direction.

“Which path best serves the intent, and why not the others?”

Output: The Way Forward

Protect intent through implementation.

“Is what we're building still connected to the reason we're building it?”

Output: The Intent Thread

Validate outcomes and update how the organization works.

“Did it work, and what changes as a result?”

Output: The Evolution