define-scope

Conduct stakeholder interviews to generate scope journals and .feature descriptions.

11|2|Updated Apr 7, 2022
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Skill: define-scope
Source: https://github.com/nullhack/temple8/tree/main/.opencode/skills/define-scope
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/nullhack/temple8 --skill define-scope

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Product teams often struggle to crystallize and agree on feature scope early. This skill guides the product owner through structured stakeholder interviews and synthesis to produce clear scope definitions, leaving behind ambiguous requirements and misaligned expectations.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Guided discovery sessions with predefined question groups and active listening protocols to surface requirements.
  • generation of scope artifacts such as scope journals and initial .feature templates for Stage 2.
  • Facilitation of baselining decisions to ensure stakeholder alignment before development.

Quick Start

Start a discovery session with a stakeholder using predefined groups and capture outputs to the scope journal and discovery docs for immediate iteration.

Frequently Asked Questions about define-scope

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I define feature scope with stakeholders during product discovery?

Feature scope is defined by running guided stakeholder interviews using predefined question groups, capturing outputs in a scope journal, and synthesizing the results to produce clear scope definitions and initial .feature descriptions.

What is the best way to align stakeholders on requirements before development starts?

Stakeholder alignment is achieved by enforcing a structured discovery process with session gates and baselining criteria, ensuring all parties agree on validated requirements before moving to the next development stage.

How do I conduct stakeholder interviews to gather product requirements?

Stakeholder interviews are conducted using predefined question groups and active listening protocols to surface requirements, which are then captured in a scope journal for immediate iteration and synthesis.

What artifacts should I produce during early lifecycle scope discovery?

Early lifecycle scope discovery produces scope journals, discovery syntheses, and initial .feature template descriptions, providing structured documentation to transition validated requirements into Stage 2 development.

Can I use structured discovery sessions to generate Gherkin feature descriptions?

Yes, structured discovery sessions capture stakeholder inputs and synthesize them into initial .feature descriptions, providing a foundation for Gherkin-based feature documentation in Stage 2.

Why do ambiguous requirements occur and how can a discovery process prevent them?

Ambiguous requirements occur when product teams lack structured stakeholder validation; a guided discovery process prevents this by baselining decisions and enforcing session gates to align expectations early.