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Task 005 – Create PDCA templates and examples

Task: E2:S02:T05
Status: TODO
Priority: MEDIUM
Created: 2025-12-03
Story: Story 002 – PDCA Integration into Release Workflow

Overview​

Create comprehensive PDCA templates and examples for each phase of the cycle. These templates will help users understand and implement PDCA in their Release Workflow.

Input​

  • All previous task deliverables (T01-T04)
  • PDCA integration plan: docs/architecture/standards-and-adrs/rw-pdca-integration-plan.md
  • Current RW examples and templates

Deliverable​

  • PLAN phase template
  • DO phase template
  • CHECK phase template
  • ACT phase template
  • Complete end-to-end example
  • Best practices documentation
  • Training materials

Approach​

  1. Create PLAN Phase Template:

    • Changelog PLAN section template
    • Objectives template
    • Expected outcomes template
    • Verification plan template

  2. Create DO Phase Template:

    • Commit message template
    • Execution documentation template
    • Language pattern reference

  3. Create CHECK Phase Template:

    • Verification workflow template
    • Reflection questions template
    • Verification documentation template

  4. Create ACT Phase Template:

    • Action workflow template (verified)
    • Action workflow template (failed)
    • Action workflow template (deferred)
    • Process improvement template

  5. Create Complete End-to-End Example:

    • Full PDCA cycle example
    • All phases documented
    • Real-world scenario

  6. Document Best Practices:

    • PDCA best practices guide
    • Common pitfalls and how to avoid them
    • Tips for effective PDCA implementation

  7. Create Training Materials:

    • Quick reference guide
    • Step-by-step tutorial
    • FAQ document

Acceptance Criteria​

  • All phase templates created
  • Complete end-to-end example created
  • Best practices documented
  • Training materials created
  • Templates are project-agnostic
  • Examples are clear and comprehensive
  • Templates follow RW documentation standards
  • E2:S02:T01 – Add CHECK Phase (provides CHECK template content)
  • E2:S02:T02 – Add ACT Phase (provides ACT template content)
  • E2:S02:T03 – Enhance PLAN Phase (provides PLAN template content)
  • E2:S02:T04 – Enhance DO Phase (provides DO template content)
  • E2:S02:T06 – Update RW workflow YAML and documentation (includes template integration)

References​

  • PDCA Integration Plan: docs/architecture/standards-and-adrs/rw-pdca-integration-plan.md
  • RW Execution Guide: packages/frameworks/workflow mgt/docs/documentation/Developer_Docs/vwmp/release-workflow-agent-execution.md