Phase 02
Elicit
Elicit turns expectations into requirements and gathers enough detail to estimate the work.
Read the workflow from top to bottom. Each column shows the role leading that step.
End User
Owner
Engineer
Operator / Support Agent
Reviews confirmed or open expectations.
Answers questions and confirms what satisfaction would mean.
Drafts requirements from expectations.
Identifies delivery dependencies, requirement detail, likely constraints, and review notes.
Adds run, support, access, and readiness concerns.
Enough detail to estimate and commit?
Answers gaps when more detail is needed.
Prepares the requirement set and visible open risks for Weigh.
Records
- Expectation
- Requirement
- Risk
- Decision
- DX Complete Ticket
Important choices
- Is enough known to estimate responsibly?
- Which requirements need more confirmation or review notes?
- Which unknowns can wait, and which must be answered now?
- Does the request need to be narrowed before commitment?
Handoff
Elicit ends when requirements are clear enough to compare cost, value, risk, and confidence, or the open risk is visible.