FAMILY DOCS
Shared context, connected work
The background that makes each contribution useful.
Begin with the outcome
A workflow describes how a FAMILY approaches a goal. It starts with the question to answer or the result to create, then connects the relevant roles in an understandable sequence.
Make context explicit
Context is the background that makes a contribution useful. Project notes, reference material, terminology, and prior decisions help agents and people understand the same task.
Describe the handoff
A useful handoff includes the contribution, the reasoning behind it, and the questions that remain open. This makes the next stage easier to understand and keeps the workflow connected to its original purpose.
Keep review points visible
A review point is where people reflect on the work and decide what should happen next. Visible review points help a group stay aligned as the project develops.
Example: research to community update
A research role collects context. A planning role organizes the findings. A communication role shapes an update. People review the result and bring it back to the community. The example illustrates the relationship between roles.