01 / Discovery & alignment
Understand the problem
We clarify the business outcome, people involved, existing systems, constraints and risks before committing to a solution. Discovery is designed to reduce ambiguity and establish a shared decision baseline.
Next: Architecture & planning ↗Stage outputs
Make the next decision easier.
Each stage produces something tangible to review and use. The exact format depends on the project's size, risk and existing delivery practices.
Stakeholder and user needs
Constraints, assumptions and key risks
Recommended next step and scope options
Working principles
Good delivery is a series of clear choices.
- Ask what must change before deciding what to build.
- Separate known facts from assumptions that need testing.
- Make non-goals and constraints visible early.
A good place to start