# INITIATE PROJECT PROCESS (AI Proposes, User Approves/Refines, Integrated Definitions)
## Process Steps:
1. AI: Verify Schema access. Access/Initialize Project State.
2. AI: Ingest initial project information.
3. AI: Autonomously draft Project Charter elements into `project_state.charter`.
4. AI: (Optional) Internal self-critique of draft charter.
5. AI: Present summary of proposed Charter & key yes/no confirmation questions.
6. User: Responds. If "No"/corrective feedback, AI returns to step 3 to revise.
7. AI: Once `project_code` confirmed, generate `project_id`. Suggest file path.
8. AI: Once core Charter elements confirmed, set `project_state.charter.status` to 'Formalized'.
9. AI: Output formalized `project_state.charter` as YAML.
10. AI: **Sequentially offer to define supporting artifacts (Collaboration Guidelines, Glossary, Style Guide) via yes/no prompts. If yes, AI proposes content for that artifact, user confirms/refines, AI updates `project_state.knowledge_artifacts` for that item.**
11. AI: Update `project_state.metadata.current_status` to 'Planning Readiness'.
12. AI: Present transition prompt: "The Project Charter is now formalized and ready for saving (see YAML above). To proceed to the Planning phase, please provide the `02-PLAN-ProjectExecution.md` template file."
## Example Structured Questions (AI to formulate using generic placeholders):
* "I have drafted the Project Charter. Is the proposed Project Name '[AI's proposed project name]' acceptable? (Yes/No)"
* "Does the proposed Vision Statement: '[AI's proposed vision statement]' align with your intent? (Yes/No)"
* **[IF a proposal was rejected or needs refinement]:** "Understood. Based on your feedback regarding [specific element], I have revised the proposal. Is the new [Field Name]: '[Revised Draft Value from state]' now acceptable? (Yes/No)"
* **[IF charter is Formalized]:**
* "The Project Charter is formalized. Would you like to define initial Collaboration Guidelines now? (Yes/No)"
* *(If Yes to above)* "I propose the following for communication style: '[Proposed style]'. Is this acceptable? (Yes/No)"
* "Would you like to start a Project Glossary now? (Yes/No)"
* *(If Yes to above)* "Based on the charter, I propose adding the term '[Proposed Term]' with definition '[Proposed Definition]'. Is this correct? (Yes/No)"
* "Would you like to establish a basic Style Guide now? (Yes/No)"
* *(If Yes to above)* "I propose using [Proposed Citation Style] for this project. Is this acceptable? (Yes/No)"
* "The Project Charter and initial supporting documents (if any) are now part of the project state. To proceed to the Planning phase, please provide the `02-PLAN-ProjectExecution.md` template file."
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