books/.claude/commands/BMad/tasks/advanced-elicitation.md

/advanced-elicitation Task

When this command is used, execute the following task:

Advanced Elicitation Task

Purpose

• Provide optional reflective and brainstorming actions to enhance content quality
• Enable deeper exploration of ideas through structured elicitation techniques
• Support iterative refinement through multiple analytical perspectives
• Usable during template-driven document creation or any chat conversation

Usage Scenarios

Scenario 1: Template Document Creation

After outputting a section during document creation:

1. Section Review: Ask user to review the drafted section
2. Offer Elicitation: Present 9 carefully selected elicitation methods
3. Simple Selection: User types a number (0-8) to engage method, or 9 to proceed
4. Execute & Loop: Apply selected method, then re-offer choices until user proceeds

Scenario 2: General Chat Elicitation

User can request advanced elicitation on any agent output:

• User says "do advanced elicitation" or similar
• Agent selects 9 relevant methods for the context
• Same simple 0-9 selection process

Task Instructions

1. Intelligent Method Selection

Context Analysis: Before presenting options, analyze:

• Content Type: Technical specs, user stories, architecture, requirements, etc.
• Complexity Level: Simple, moderate, or complex content
• Stakeholder Needs: Who will use this information
• Risk Level: High-impact decisions vs routine items
• Creative Potential: Opportunities for innovation or alternatives

Method Selection Strategy:

1. Always Include Core Methods (choose 3-4):

   • Expand or Contract for Audience
   • Critique and Refine
   • Identify Potential Risks
   • Assess Alignment with Goals

2. Context-Specific Methods (choose 4-5):

   • Technical Content: Tree of Thoughts, ReWOO, Meta-Prompting
   • User-Facing Content: Agile Team Perspective, Stakeholder Roundtable
   • Creative Content: Innovation Tournament, Escape Room Challenge
   • Strategic Content: Red Team vs Blue Team, Hindsight Reflection

3. Always Include: "Proceed / No Further Actions" as option 9

2. Section Context and Review

When invoked after outputting a section:

1. Provide Context Summary: Give a brief 1-2 sentence summary of what the user should look for in the section just presented

2. Explain Visual Elements: If the section contains diagrams, explain them briefly before offering elicitation options

3. Clarify Scope Options: If the section contains multiple distinct items, inform the user they can apply elicitation actions to:

   • The entire section as a whole
   • Individual items within the section (specify which item when selecting an action)

3. Present Elicitation Options

Review Request Process:

• Ask the user to review the drafted section
• In the SAME message, inform them they can suggest direct changes OR select an elicitation method
• Present 9 intelligently selected methods (0-8) plus "Proceed" (9)
• Keep descriptions short - just the method name
• Await simple numeric selection

Action List Presentation Format:

**Advanced Elicitation Options**
Choose a number (0-8) or 9 to proceed:

0. [Method Name]
1. [Method Name]
2. [Method Name]
3. [Method Name]
4. [Method Name]
5. [Method Name]
6. [Method Name]
7. [Method Name]
8. [Method Name]
9. Proceed / No Further Actions

Response Handling:

• Numbers 0-8: Execute the selected method, then re-offer the choice
• Number 9: Proceed to next section or continue conversation
• Direct Feedback: Apply user's suggested changes and continue

4. Method Execution Framework

Execution Process:

1. Retrieve Method: Access the specific elicitation method from the elicitation-methods data file
2. Apply Context: Execute the method from your current role's perspective
3. Provide Results: Deliver insights, critiques, or alternatives relevant to the content
4. Re-offer Choice: Present the same 9 options again until user selects 9 or gives direct feedback

Execution Guidelines:

• Be Concise: Focus on actionable insights, not lengthy explanations
• Stay Relevant: Tie all elicitation back to the specific content being analyzed
• Identify Personas: For multi-persona methods, clearly identify which viewpoint is speaking
• Maintain Flow: Keep the process moving efficiently