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Tools

Artifacts that keep systems visible and accountable.

We use practical artifacts to map reality, design controls, and keep traceability stable through change.

Core toolset

These artifacts are adapted to each environment and handed over with the system.

System map

Visual map of workflow steps, actors, constraints, and handoffs.

Format: Diagram and legend

Workflow ledger

Structured view of steps, inputs, outputs, and ownership.

Format: Table and narrative

Decision log

Compact record of tradeoffs, owners, and review triggers.

Format: Structured log

Audit trail schema

Event schema for traceable and reviewable state changes.

Format: Event catalog

Instrumentation plan

Signals and metrics tied to workflow behavior and decisions.

Format: Metric map

Change control checklist

Release guardrails for readiness, rollback, and communication.

Format: Checklist

How tools are used

Each artifact is developed with the team that runs the system.

Discovery sessions

Working sessions with operators and owners to map current-state flow.

Working drafts

Short iteration cycles that validate details before implementation.

Handoff package

Specs, runbooks, and diagrams prepared for durable ownership.