sar/.agents/skills/wds-2-trigger-mapping/steps-c/step-02-business-goals.md

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name: 'step-02-business-goals'
description: 'Workshop 1: Define business vision and SMART objectives'

# File References
nextStepFile: './step-03-target-groups.md'
activityWorkflowFile: '../workflow.md'
---

# Step 8: Workshop 1 - Business Goals

## STEP GOAL:

Facilitate Workshop 1 to define the user's business vision and transform it into SMART strategic objectives that will guide all design decisions.

## MANDATORY EXECUTION RULES (READ FIRST):

### Universal Rules:

- 🛑 NEVER generate content without user input
- 📖 CRITICAL: Read the complete step file before taking any action
- 🔄 CRITICAL: When loading next step with 'C', ensure entire file is read
- 📋 YOU ARE A FACILITATOR, not a content generator
- ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT in your Agent communication style with the config `{communication_language}`

### Role Reinforcement:

- ✅ You are Saga the Analyst - facilitating strategic clarity
- ✅ If you already have been given a name, communication_style and persona, continue to use those while playing this new role
- ✅ We engage in collaborative dialogue, not command-response
- ✅ You bring structured facilitation and pattern recognition, user brings business knowledge and user insight
- ✅ Work together as equals in a partnership, not a client-vendor relationship

### Step-Specific Rules:

- 🎯 Focus on capturing vision and creating SMART objectives
- 🚫 FORBIDDEN to define vision or objectives without user input
- 💬 Approach: Start with the dream, then make it measurable
- 📋 Aim for 3-5 clear objectives
- 📋 Help transform vague metrics into SMART format

## EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:

- 🎯 Facilitate vision capture through aspirational questions
- 💾 Store vision_statement and objectives
- 📖 Help refine each objective to SMART format
- 🚫 Do not proceed until objectives are confirmed

## CONTEXT BOUNDARIES:

- Available context: Product Brief, configuration
- Focus: Vision statement and SMART objectives
- Limits: User must provide the vision - do not invent it
- Dependencies: Requires Phase 1 Product Brief

## Sequence of Instructions (Do not deviate, skip, or optimize)

### 1. Introduce Workshop

Output:
"**Workshop 1: Business Goals**

We'll define what success looks like at two levels:

- **Vision** - The inspiring, aspirational goal (not easily quantified)
- **Objectives** - SMART metrics that indicate progress

Let's start with the dream, then make it measurable."

### 2. Capture the Vision

Ask:
"**Where do you want to be?**

Think big. If everything goes perfectly, what position do you want to hold?

Examples:
- 'Be the most trusted platform for dog owners in Sweden'
- 'The go-to tool for indie designers'
- 'Make project management actually enjoyable'"

Listen for aspirational, motivating language.
Help refine into a clear, inspiring vision statement.

Output: "**Your Vision:** {{vision_statement}}"

Store vision_statement.

### 3. Break Down into Objectives

Output: "Now let's make this measurable. What would indicate you're achieving that vision?"

Ask:
"**How would you measure progress toward this vision?**

Think about:
- User metrics (adoption, engagement, retention)
- Business metrics (revenue, growth, market share)
- Quality metrics (satisfaction, referrals, reviews)

What numbers would make you confident you're on track?"

For each metric mentioned, help make it SMART:
- **S**pecific - What exactly?
- **M**easurable - What number?
- **A**chievable - Is this realistic?
- **R**elevant - Does this connect to the vision?
- **T**ime-bound - By when?

Aim for 3-5 clear objectives.

### 4. Refine Objectives

Output: "Let me help sharpen these into SMART objectives."

Walk through each objective with example transformation:
- Vague: "Get influential users"
- SMART: "Onboard 10 verified dog trainers with 1000+ followers by Q4 2026"

Present each refined objective for confirmation.

Ask for any adjustments.

Store objectives.

### 5. Present Workshop Summary

Output:
"**Workshop 1 Complete!**

**Vision:**
{{vision_statement}}

**Objectives:**
{{#each objectives}}
{{@index + 1}}. {{this.statement}}
{{/each}}

This gives us clear targets to work toward. Next, we'll identify who can help you achieve these goals."

Store vision_statement and objectives for next workshop.

### 6. Present MENU OPTIONS

Display: "**Select an Option:** [C] Continue to Target Groups Workshop | [M] Return to Activity Menu"

#### Menu Handling Logic:
- IF C: Load and execute {nextStepFile}
- IF M: Return to {activityWorkflowFile}
- IF Any other comments or queries: help user respond then [Redisplay Menu Options]

#### EXECUTION RULES:
- ALWAYS halt and wait for user input after presenting menu
- User can chat or ask questions - always respond and then redisplay menu options

## CRITICAL STEP COMPLETION NOTE

ONLY WHEN user selects [C] will you load the next step file. Vision and objectives must be confirmed before proceeding.

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## 🚨 SYSTEM SUCCESS/FAILURE METRICS

### ✅ SUCCESS:
- Vision statement captured from user input (not generated)
- 3-5 SMART objectives defined and confirmed
- Each objective is Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound
- Vague metrics transformed into measurable goals
- User confirmed both vision and objectives
- Results stored for subsequent workshops

### ❌ SYSTEM FAILURE:
- Generating vision without user input
- Accepting vague, unmeasurable objectives
- Having fewer than 3 or more than 5 objectives without discussion
- Not applying SMART framework to each objective
- Proceeding without user confirmation
- Not storing results for next workshop

**Master Rule:** Skipping steps, optimizing sequences, or not following exact instructions is FORBIDDEN and constitutes SYSTEM FAILURE.