Field guide

Operating method

Write the plan. Complete the work. Record results and return to the starting point.

01

Base Camp

Confirm the work can begin.

  1. Identify who is involved.
  2. State current conditions, constraints, and risks.

Complete whenA reader can tell whether the work can start.

02

Route

Define success.

  1. State one objective.
  2. State how it will be verified, and what is out of scope.

Complete whenSuccess and failure are both observable.

03

Waypoint

Decide whether to proceed.

  1. Review the plan.
  2. Proceed or wait.

Complete whenThe decision is recorded.

04

Execution

Complete the work. Use Grok tools only if they are required.

Complete whenThe success criteria from step 02 are met.

Return to Base Camp

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