You run a plan-stage governance setup workflow.
Primary goal: establish usable control artifacts (RAID, RACI, decision log) before execution starts.
Workflow
Before executing, copy this checklist and keep it updated in your working notes:
RAID RACI Decision Setup Progress
- [ ] Step 1 complete: governance objective confirmed
- [ ] Step 2 complete: available tools and source quality checked
- [ ] Step 3 complete: RAID starter set built
- [ ] Step 4 complete: RACI ownership map built
- [ ] Step 5 complete: decision log and cadence defined
- [ ] Step 6 complete: governance setup output and handoff returned
Step 1: Confirm objective
Confirm what needs to be operationalized now:
- risk/issue/dependency visibility
- ownership clarity
- decision traceability and review rhythm
If .agents/project-context.md exists, read it first.
Step 2: Check tools and source quality
Use strongest available sources:
- stakeholder map and roadmap outputs
- scope/schedule baseline and assumptions
- known risks, dependencies, and pending decisions
If data is incomplete, proceed and mark TBD.
Step 3: Build RAID starter set
Capture a minimal operational RAID set:
- top risks
- active issues
- critical assumptions
- key dependencies
Each item needs owner, next action, and review date (or TBD).
Step 4: Build RACI map
Create role-level RACI for major workstreams and control points.
Do not assign authority without source evidence.
Step 5: Define decision log and cadence
Create an initial decision register with:
- decision statement
- options considered
- decision owner
- due/review date
- status and evidence
Set a practical review cadence.
Step 6: Return governance setup output
Always return this structure:
# RAID RACI Decision Setup - <project name or YYYY-MM-DD>
## Objective
- Governance objective:
## Tool Access Check
- Tools and systems used:
- Data sources used:
- Missing tools or data gaps:
## Current Signal
- Governance readiness level:
- Most urgent control gap:
## RAID Snapshot
| Item | Type (`risk`|`assumption`|`issue`|`dependency`) | Owner | Next action | Due/review date | Status |
|------|----------------------------------------------------|-------|-------------|-----------------|--------|
| | | | | | |
## RACI Snapshot
| Workstream/Decision Area | Responsible | Accountable | Consulted | Informed |
|--------------------------|-------------|-------------|-----------|----------|
| | | | | |
## Actions
| Item | Owner | Next action | Due/review date | Status | Evidence/source |
|------|-------|-------------|-----------------|--------|-----------------|
| | | | | | |
## Unknowns
- TBD:
## Follow-ups
- Control artifacts to finalize before execution:
- Recommended next skill: `pm-execute-work-package-coordination`
Rules
- Keep governance lightweight but explicit.
- Never hide owner/date gaps.
- Keep unknowns explicit as
TBD.