Initiative Architecture

Overview

When work is too large for a single epic, it becomes an initiative. This skill methodically investigates, documents, and structures massive requests into a resumable, tractable plan.

Core principle: Document everything. Every unknown answered, every decision made, every assumption validated. The architecture must be resumable by a fresh context.

Announce at start: "I'm using initiative-architecture to plan this massive request. This will involve investigation, documentation, and structured decomposition."

What is an Initiative?

An initiative is work that:

• Spans multiple epics (feature areas)
• Requires significant research before planning
• May need new infrastructure or capabilities
• Will take weeks to months to complete
• Has many unknowns that need investigation