Build the right thing, in the right order.
A project can change as new information arrives. A clear working rhythm makes room for that without losing sight of the aim.
01 / frameFind the friction
Understand the current experience, separate symptoms from needs and identify what is known or assumed.
02 / shapeAgree a useful first boundary
Map essential journeys, dependencies and risks. A deliberate scope helps a team learn without chasing every possibility.
03 / showMake decisions tangible
Use diagrams, flows or prototypes to make decisions easier to challenge before they become code.
04 / connectEngineer and check the seams
Implement agreed work, test important behaviours and check how components meet, including errors and data flow.
05 / hand overLeave a legible next step
Review the outcome, document decisions and prepare agreed release work. A release is a milestone, not the end of a product's evolution.