plan-lifecycle

Coordinate planning documents through lifecycle stages with enforced status transitions.

4|11|Updated May 1, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Rational-Partners/ai-training-practical --skill plan-lifecycle
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Skill: plan-lifecycle
Source: https://github.com/Rational-Partners/ai-training-practical/tree/main/.claude/skills/plan-lifecycle
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Rational-Partners/ai-training-practical --skill plan-lifecycle

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Standardizes how planning documents move through their lifecycle, ensuring visibility, accountability, and traceability from Upcoming to Current to Completed.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Lifecycle stages and transitions: Upcoming → Current → Completed, with clear status updates.
  • File organization and cross-references: move documents between documentation/planning folders and reference related plans.
  • Completion workflow and governance: enforce checks during completion and support archival and documentation updates.

Quick Start

Create or update a planning document in the designated lifecycle folders and move plans from current to completed when finished.

Frequently Asked Questions about plan-lifecycle

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I manage planning document lifecycle stages and transitions for a team?

Planning document lifecycle management standardizes how plans move from Upcoming to Current to Completed. It enforces clear status updates and transitions to ensure visibility, accountability, and traceability across team workflows.

What's the best way to organize planning files and cross-reference related plans?

Organize planning files by moving documents between designated documentation/planning folders based on their lifecycle stage. This establishes clear cross-references between related plans, improving overall document visibility and traceability.

How does the completion workflow enforce checks before archiving planning documents?

The completion workflow enforces governance checks during the transition from Current to Completed. It supports archival and documentation updates to ensure accountability before a planning document is officially finalized and stored.

Can I use this approach for team planning without additional workflow dependencies?

Yes, you can coordinate planning documents without additional dependencies. Create or update a document in the designated lifecycle folders and move plans from current to completed when finished to maintain end-to-end visibility.

Why does standardizing plan status transitions improve cross-references and accountability?

Standardizing status transitions prevents plans from being lost between stages. By enforcing file locations and completion workflows, teams maintain accurate cross-references and ensure every planning document remains traceable and accountable.

When do I need a standardized lifecycle process for managing documentation and planning files?

You need a standardized lifecycle process when multiple team members draft, review, and archive plans. It prevents disorganized documentation by enforcing file locations, status updates, and cross-references throughout the planning workflow.