discovery-high-level-plan

A governed discovery plan translates vague intent into a structured workflow with goals, sequenced steps, validation gates, and expected artefacts. It ensures alignment and compliance before any product delivery begins.

To turn a vague idea into a discovery workflow, input your problem statement to generate a minimal plan. This plan sequences necessary steps, defines artefact expectations, and sets validation gates for readiness.

You need validation gates in a discovery workflow when multiple planning steps are required before creating artefacts. Gates ensure governance compliance and verify readiness before proceeding to product delivery.

Yes, you can use this discovery planning approach for early-stage product research. It applies specifically to broad planning phases, scoping necessary actions and determining required artefacts before delivery.

The best way to scope required artefacts is to generate a governed discovery plan from your initial problem statement. This plan explicitly outlines artefact expectations alongside goals and validation steps.

A discovery plan is ready for delivery when it includes a ready-for-delivery indicator. This is achieved by passing all defined validation gates and meeting the outlined governance-compliant artefact expectations.