bmad-method 6.0.0-alpha.11 → 6.0.0-alpha.13

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+# Domain Research Step 2: Industry Analysis
+
+## MANDATORY EXECUTION RULES (READ FIRST):
+
+- 🛑 NEVER generate content without web search verification
+
+- 📖 CRITICAL: ALWAYS read the complete step file before taking any action - partial understanding leads to incomplete decisions
+- 🔄 CRITICAL: When loading next step with 'C', ensure the entire file is read and understood before proceeding
+- ✅ ALWAYS use {{current_year}} web searches for current industry data
+- 📋 YOU ARE AN INDUSTRY ANALYST, not content generator
+- 💬 FOCUS on market size, growth, and industry dynamics
+- 🔍 WEB RESEARCH REQUIRED - Use {{current_year}} data and verify sources
+- 📝 WRITE CONTENT IMMEDIATELY TO DOCUMENT
+
+## EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:
+
+- 🎯 Show web search analysis before presenting findings
+- ⚠️ Present [C] continue option after industry analysis content generation
+- 📝 WRITE INDUSTRY ANALYSIS TO DOCUMENT IMMEDIATELY
+- 💾 ONLY proceed when user chooses C (Continue)
+- 📖 Update frontmatter `stepsCompleted: [1, 2]` before loading next step
+- 🚫 FORBIDDEN to load next step until C is selected
+
+## CONTEXT BOUNDARIES:
+
+- Current document and frontmatter from step-01 are available
+- **Research topic = "{{research_topic}}"** - established from initial discussion
+- **Research goals = "{{research_goals}}"** - established from initial discussion
+- Focus on market size, growth, and industry dynamics
+- Web search capabilities with source verification are enabled
+
+## YOUR TASK:
+
+Conduct industry analysis focusing on market size, growth, and industry dynamics using current {{current_year}} web data with rigorous source verification.
+
+## INDUSTRY ANALYSIS SEQUENCE:
+
+### 1. Begin Industry Analysis
+
+**UTILIZE SUBPROCESSES AND SUBAGENTS**: Use research subagents, subprocesses or parallel processing if available to thoroughly analyze different industry areas simultaneously and thoroughly.
+
+Start with industry research approach:
+"Now I'll conduct **industry analysis** for **{{research_topic}}** using current {{current_year}} web data to understand market dynamics.
+
+**Industry Analysis Focus:**
+
+- Market size and valuation metrics
+- Growth rates and market dynamics
+- Market segmentation and structure
+- Industry trends and evolution patterns
+- Economic impact and value creation
+
+**Let me search for current industry insights.**"
+
+### 2. Parallel Industry Research Execution
+
+**Execute multiple web searches simultaneously:**
+
+`WebSearch: "{{research_topic}} market size value {{current_year}}"`
+`WebSearch: "{{research_topic}} market growth rate dynamics {{current_year}}"`
+`WebSearch: "{{research_topic}} market segmentation structure {{current_year}}"`
+`WebSearch: "{{research_topic}} industry trends evolution {{current_year}}"`
+
+**Analysis approach:**
+
+- Look for recent market research reports and industry analyses
+- Search for authoritative sources (market research firms, industry associations)
+- Identify market size, growth rates, and segmentation data
+- Research industry trends and evolution patterns
+- Analyze economic impact and value creation metrics
+
+### 3. Analyze and Aggregate Results
+
+**Collect and analyze findings from all parallel searches:**
+
+"After executing comprehensive parallel web searches, let me analyze and aggregate industry findings:
+
+**Research Coverage:**
+
+- Market size and valuation analysis
+- Growth rates and market dynamics
+- Market segmentation and structure
+- Industry trends and evolution patterns
+
+**Cross-Industry Analysis:**
+[Identify patterns connecting market dynamics, segmentation, and trends]
+
+**Quality Assessment:**
+[Overall confidence levels and research gaps identified]"
+
+### 4. Generate Industry Analysis Content
+
+**WRITE IMMEDIATELY TO DOCUMENT**
+
+Prepare industry analysis with web search citations:
+
+#### Content Structure:
+
+When saving to document, append these Level 2 and Level 3 sections:
+
+```markdown
+## Industry Analysis
+
+### Market Size and Valuation
+
+[Market size analysis with source citations]
+_Total Market Size: [Current market valuation with {{current_year}} data]_
+_Growth Rate: [CAGR and market growth projections]_
+_Market Segments: [Size and value of key market segments]_
+_Economic Impact: [Economic contribution and value creation]_
+_Source: [URL with {{current_year}} market size data]_
+
+### Market Dynamics and Growth
+
+[Market dynamics analysis with source citations]
+_Growth Drivers: [Key factors driving market growth]_
+_Growth Barriers: [Factors limiting market expansion]_
+_Cyclical Patterns: [Industry seasonality and cycles]_
+_Market Maturity: [Life cycle stage and development phase]_
+_Source: [URL with {{current_year}} market dynamics data]_
+
+### Market Structure and Segmentation
+
+[Market structure analysis with source citations]
+_Primary Segments: [Key market segments and their characteristics]_
+_Sub-segment Analysis: [Detailed breakdown of market sub-segments]_
+_Geographic Distribution: [Regional market variations and concentrations]_
+_Vertical Integration: [Supply chain and value chain structure]_
+_Source: [URL with {{current_year}} market structure data]_
+
+### Industry Trends and Evolution
+
+[Industry trends analysis with source citations]
+_Emerging Trends: [Current industry developments and transformations]_
+_Historical Evolution: [Industry development over recent years]_
+_Technology Integration: [How technology is changing the industry]_
+_Future Outlook: [Projected industry developments and changes]_
+_Source: [URL with {{current_year}} industry trends data]_
+
+### Competitive Dynamics
+
+[Competitive dynamics analysis with source citations]
+_Market Concentration: [Level of market consolidation and competition]_
+_Competitive Intensity: [Degree of competition and rivalry]_
+_Barriers to Entry: [Obstacles for new market entrants]_
+_Innovation Pressure: [Rate of innovation and change]_
+_Source: [URL with {{current_year}} competitive dynamics data]_
+```
+
+### 5. Present Analysis and Continue Option
+
+**Show analysis and present continue option:**
+
+"I've completed **industry analysis** using current {{current_year}} data to understand market dynamics for {{research_topic}}.
+
+**Key Industry Findings:**
+
+- Market size and valuation thoroughly analyzed
+- Growth dynamics and market structure documented
+- Industry trends and evolution patterns identified
+- Competitive dynamics clearly mapped
+- Multiple sources verified for critical insights
+
+**Ready to proceed to competitive landscape analysis?**
+[C] Continue - Save this to document and proceed to competitive landscape
+
+### 6. Handle Continue Selection
+
+#### If 'C' (Continue):
+
+- **CONTENT ALREADY WRITTEN TO DOCUMENT**
+- Update frontmatter: `stepsCompleted: [1, 2]`
+- Load: `./step-03-competitive-landscape.md`
+
+## APPEND TO DOCUMENT:
+
+Content is already written to document when generated in step 4. No additional append needed.
+
+## SUCCESS METRICS:
+
+✅ Market size and valuation thoroughly analyzed
+✅ Growth dynamics and market structure documented
+✅ Industry trends and evolution patterns identified
+✅ Competitive dynamics clearly mapped
+✅ Multiple sources verified for critical insights
+✅ Content written immediately to document
+✅ [C] continue option presented and handled correctly
+✅ Proper routing to next step (competitive landscape)
+✅ Research goals alignment maintained
+
+## FAILURE MODES:
+
+❌ Not using {{current_year}} in industry web searches
+❌ Missing critical market size or growth data
+❌ Incomplete market structure analysis
+❌ Not identifying key industry trends
+❌ Not writing content immediately to document
+❌ Not presenting [C] continue option after content generation
+❌ Not routing to competitive landscape step
+
+❌ **CRITICAL**: Reading only partial step file - leads to incomplete understanding and poor decisions
+❌ **CRITICAL**: Proceeding with 'C' without fully reading and understanding the next step file
+❌ **CRITICAL**: Making decisions without complete understanding of step requirements and protocols
+
+## INDUSTRY RESEARCH PROTOCOLS:
+
+- Research market research reports and industry analyses
+- Use authoritative sources (market research firms, industry associations)
+- Analyze market size, growth rates, and segmentation data
+- Study industry trends and evolution patterns
+- Focus on current {{current_year}} industry data
+- Present conflicting information when sources disagree
+- Apply confidence levels appropriately
+
+## INDUSTRY ANALYSIS STANDARDS:
+
+- Always cite URLs for web search results
+- Use authoritative industry research sources
+- Note data currency and potential limitations
+- Present multiple perspectives when sources conflict
+- Apply confidence levels to uncertain data
+- Focus on actionable industry insights
+
+## NEXT STEP:
+
+After user selects 'C', load `./step-03-competitive-landscape.md` to analyze competitive landscape, key players, and ecosystem analysis for {{research_topic}}.
+
+Remember: Always write research content to document immediately and emphasize current {{current_year}} industry data with rigorous source verification!

package/src/modules/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/domain-steps/step-03-competitive-landscape.md

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+# Domain Research Step 3: Competitive Landscape
+
+## MANDATORY EXECUTION RULES (READ FIRST):
+
+- 🛑 NEVER generate content without web search verification
+
+- 📖 CRITICAL: ALWAYS read the complete step file before taking any action - partial understanding leads to incomplete decisions
+- 🔄 CRITICAL: When loading next step with 'C', ensure the entire file is read and understood before proceeding
+- ✅ ALWAYS use {{current_year}} web searches for current competitive data
+- 📋 YOU ARE A COMPETITIVE ANALYST, not content generator
+- 💬 FOCUS on key players, market share, and competitive dynamics
+- 🔍 WEB RESEARCH REQUIRED - Use {{current_year}} data and verify sources
+- 📝 WRITE CONTENT IMMEDIATELY TO DOCUMENT
+
+## EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:
+
+- 🎯 Show web search analysis before presenting findings
+- ⚠️ Present [C] continue option after competitive analysis content generation
+- 📝 WRITE COMPETITIVE ANALYSIS TO DOCUMENT IMMEDIATELY
+- 💾 ONLY proceed when user chooses C (Continue)
+- 📖 Update frontmatter `stepsCompleted: [1, 2, 3]` before loading next step
+- 🚫 FORBIDDEN to load next step until C is selected
+
+## CONTEXT BOUNDARIES:
+
+- Current document and frontmatter from previous steps are available
+- **Research topic = "{{research_topic}}"** - established from initial discussion
+- **Research goals = "{{research_goals}}"** - established from initial discussion
+- Focus on key players, market share, and competitive dynamics
+- Web search capabilities with source verification are enabled
+
+## YOUR TASK:
+
+Conduct competitive landscape analysis focusing on key players, market share, and competitive dynamics using current {{current_year}} web data with rigorous source verification.
+
+## COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE ANALYSIS SEQUENCE:
+
+### 1. Begin Competitive Landscape Analysis
+
+**UTILIZE SUBPROCESSES AND SUBAGENTS**: Use research subagents, subprocesses or parallel processing if available to thoroughly analyze different competitive areas simultaneously and thoroughly.
+
+Start with competitive research approach:
+"Now I'll conduct **competitive landscape analysis** for **{{research_topic}}** using current {{current_year}} web data to understand the competitive ecosystem.
+
+**Competitive Landscape Focus:**
+
+- Key players and market leaders
+- Market share and competitive positioning
+- Competitive strategies and differentiation
+- Business models and value propositions
+- Entry barriers and competitive dynamics
+
+**Let me search for current competitive insights.**"
+
+### 2. Parallel Competitive Research Execution
+
+**Execute multiple web searches simultaneously:**
+
+`WebSearch: "{{research_topic}} key players market leaders {{current_year}}"`
+`WebSearch: "{{research_topic}} market share competitive landscape {{current_year}}"`
+`WebSearch: "{{research_topic}} competitive strategies differentiation {{current_year}}"`
+`WebSearch: "{{research_topic}} entry barriers competitive dynamics {{current_year}}"`
+
+**Analysis approach:**
+
+- Look for recent competitive intelligence reports and market analyses
+- Search for company websites, annual reports, and investor presentations
+- Research market share data and competitive positioning
+- Analyze competitive strategies and differentiation approaches
+- Study entry barriers and competitive dynamics
+
+### 3. Analyze and Aggregate Results
+
+**Collect and analyze findings from all parallel searches:**
+
+"After executing comprehensive parallel web searches, let me analyze and aggregate competitive findings:
+
+**Research Coverage:**
+
+- Key players and market leaders analysis
+- Market share and competitive positioning assessment
+- Competitive strategies and differentiation mapping
+- Entry barriers and competitive dynamics evaluation
+
+**Cross-Competitive Analysis:**
+[Identify patterns connecting players, strategies, and market dynamics]
+
+**Quality Assessment:**
+[Overall confidence levels and research gaps identified]"
+
+### 4. Generate Competitive Landscape Content
+
+**WRITE IMMEDIATELY TO DOCUMENT**
+
+Prepare competitive landscape analysis with web search citations:
+
+#### Content Structure:
+
+When saving to document, append these Level 2 and Level 3 sections:
+
+```markdown
+## Competitive Landscape
+
+### Key Players and Market Leaders
+
+[Key players analysis with source citations]
+_Market Leaders: [Dominant players and their market positions]_
+_Major Competitors: [Significant competitors and their specialties]_
+_Emerging Players: [New entrants and innovative companies]_
+_Global vs Regional: [Geographic distribution of key players]_
+_Source: [URL with {{current_year}} competitive data]_
+
+### Market Share and Competitive Positioning
+
+[Market share analysis with source citations]
+_Market Share Distribution: [Current market share breakdown]_
+_Competitive Positioning: [How players position themselves in the market]_
+_Value Proposition Mapping: [Different value propositions across players]_
+_Customer Segments Served: [Different customer bases by competitor]_
+_Source: [URL with {{current_year}} market share data]_
+
+### Competitive Strategies and Differentiation
+
+[Competitive strategies analysis with source citations]
+_Cost Leadership Strategies: [Players competing on price and efficiency]_
+_Differentiation Strategies: [Players competing on unique value]_
+_Focus/Niche Strategies: [Players targeting specific segments]_
+_Innovation Approaches: [How different players innovate]_
+_Source: [URL with {{current_year}} competitive strategies data]_
+
+### Business Models and Value Propositions
+
+[Business models analysis with source citations]
+_Primary Business Models: [How competitors make money]_
+_Revenue Streams: [Different approaches to monetization]_
+_Value Chain Integration: [Vertical integration vs partnership models]_
+_Customer Relationship Models: [How competitors build customer loyalty]_
+_Source: [URL with {{current_year}} business models data]_
+
+### Competitive Dynamics and Entry Barriers
+
+[Competitive dynamics analysis with source citations]
+_Barriers to Entry: [Obstacles facing new market entrants]_
+_Competitive Intensity: [Level of rivalry and competitive pressure]_
+_Market Consolidation Trends: [M&A activity and market concentration]_
+_Switching Costs: [Costs for customers to switch between providers]_
+_Source: [URL with {{current_year}} competitive dynamics data]_
+
+### Ecosystem and Partnership Analysis
+
+[Ecosystem analysis with source citations]
+_Supplier Relationships: [Key supplier partnerships and dependencies]_
+_Distribution Channels: [How competitors reach customers]_
+_Technology Partnerships: [Strategic technology alliances]_
+_Ecosystem Control: [Who controls key parts of the value chain]_
+_Source: [URL with {{current_year}} ecosystem data]_
+```
+
+### 5. Present Analysis and Continue Option
+
+**Show analysis and present continue option:**
+
+"I've completed **competitive landscape analysis** using current {{current_year}} data to understand the competitive ecosystem for {{research_topic}}.
+
+**Key Competitive Findings:**
+
+- Key players and market leaders thoroughly identified
+- Market share and competitive positioning clearly mapped
+- Competitive strategies and differentiation analyzed
+- Business models and value propositions documented
+- Competitive dynamics and entry barriers evaluated
+
+**Ready to proceed to regulatory focus analysis?**
+[C] Continue - Save this to document and proceed to regulatory focus
+
+### 6. Handle Continue Selection
+
+#### If 'C' (Continue):
+
+- **CONTENT ALREADY WRITTEN TO DOCUMENT**
+- Update frontmatter: `stepsCompleted: [1, 2, 3]`
+- Load: `./step-04-regulatory-focus.md`
+
+## APPEND TO DOCUMENT:
+
+Content is already written to document when generated in step 4. No additional append needed.
+
+## SUCCESS METRICS:
+
+✅ Key players and market leaders thoroughly identified
+✅ Market share and competitive positioning clearly mapped
+✅ Competitive strategies and differentiation analyzed
+✅ Business models and value propositions documented
+✅ Competitive dynamics and entry barriers evaluated
+✅ Content written immediately to document
+✅ [C] continue option presented and handled correctly
+✅ Proper routing to next step (regulatory focus)
+✅ Research goals alignment maintained
+
+## FAILURE MODES:
+
+❌ Not using {{current_year}} in competitive web searches
+❌ Missing critical key players or market leaders
+❌ Incomplete market share or positioning analysis
+❌ Not identifying competitive strategies
+❌ Not writing content immediately to document
+❌ Not presenting [C] continue option after content generation
+❌ Not routing to regulatory focus step
+
+❌ **CRITICAL**: Reading only partial step file - leads to incomplete understanding and poor decisions
+❌ **CRITICAL**: Proceeding with 'C' without fully reading and understanding the next step file
+❌ **CRITICAL**: Making decisions without complete understanding of step requirements and protocols
+
+## COMPETITIVE RESEARCH PROTOCOLS:
+
+- Research competitive intelligence reports and market analyses
+- Use company websites, annual reports, and investor presentations
+- Analyze market share data and competitive positioning
+- Study competitive strategies and differentiation approaches
+- Focus on current {{current_year}} competitive data
+- Present conflicting information when sources disagree
+- Apply confidence levels appropriately
+
+## COMPETITIVE ANALYSIS STANDARDS:
+
+- Always cite URLs for web search results
+- Use authoritative competitive intelligence sources
+- Note data currency and potential limitations
+- Present multiple perspectives when sources conflict
+- Apply confidence levels to uncertain data
+- Focus on actionable competitive insights
+
+## NEXT STEP:
+
+After user selects 'C', load `./step-04-regulatory-focus.md` to analyze regulatory requirements, compliance frameworks, and legal considerations for {{research_topic}}.
+
+Remember: Always write research content to document immediately and emphasize current {{current_year}} competitive data with rigorous source verification!

package/src/modules/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/domain-steps/step-04-regulatory-focus.md

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+# Domain Research Step 4: Regulatory Focus
+
+## MANDATORY EXECUTION RULES (READ FIRST):
+
+- 🛑 NEVER generate content without web search verification
+
+- 📖 CRITICAL: ALWAYS read the complete step file before taking any action - partial understanding leads to incomplete decisions
+- 🔄 CRITICAL: When loading next step with 'C', ensure the entire file is read and understood before proceeding
+- ✅ ALWAYS use {{current_year}} web searches for current regulatory data
+- 📋 YOU ARE A REGULATORY ANALYST, not content generator
+- 💬 FOCUS on compliance requirements and regulatory landscape
+- 🔍 WEB RESEARCH REQUIRED - Use {{current_year}} data and verify sources
+- 📝 WRITE CONTENT IMMEDIATELY TO DOCUMENT
+
+## EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:
+
+- 🎯 Show web search analysis before presenting findings
+- ⚠️ Present [C] continue option after regulatory content generation
+- 📝 WRITE REGULATORY ANALYSIS TO DOCUMENT IMMEDIATELY
+- 💾 ONLY save when user chooses C (Continue)
+- 📖 Update frontmatter `stepsCompleted: [1, 2, 3, 4]` before loading next step
+- 🚫 FORBIDDEN to load next step until C is selected
+
+## CONTEXT BOUNDARIES:
+
+- Current document and frontmatter from previous steps are available
+- **Research topic = "{{research_topic}}"** - established from initial discussion
+- **Research goals = "{{research_goals}}"** - established from initial discussion
+- Focus on regulatory and compliance requirements for the domain
+- Web search capabilities with source verification are enabled
+
+## YOUR TASK:
+
+Conduct focused regulatory and compliance analysis using current {{current_year}} web data with emphasis on requirements that impact {{research_topic}}.
+
+## REGULATORY FOCUS SEQUENCE:
+
+### 1. Begin Regulatory Analysis
+
+Start with regulatory research approach:
+"Now I'll focus on **regulatory and compliance requirements** that impact **{{research_topic}}** using current {{current_year}} data.
+
+**Regulatory Focus Areas:**
+
+- Specific regulations and compliance frameworks
+- Industry standards and best practices
+- Licensing and certification requirements
+- Data protection and privacy regulations
+- Environmental and safety requirements
+
+**Let me search for current regulatory requirements.**"
+
+### 2. Web Search for Specific Regulations
+
+Search for current regulatory information:
+`WebSearch: "{{research_topic}} regulations compliance requirements {{current_year}}"`
+
+**Regulatory focus:**
+
+- Specific regulations applicable to the domain
+- Compliance frameworks and standards
+- Recent regulatory changes or updates
+- Enforcement agencies and oversight bodies
+
+### 3. Web Search for Industry Standards
+
+Search for current industry standards:
+`WebSearch: "{{research_topic}} standards best practices {{current_year}}"`
+
+**Standards focus:**
+
+- Industry-specific technical standards
+- Best practices and guidelines
+- Certification requirements
+- Quality assurance frameworks
+
+### 4. Web Search for Data Privacy Requirements
+
+Search for current privacy regulations:
+`WebSearch: "data privacy regulations {{research_topic}} {{current_year}}"`
+
+**Privacy focus:**
+
+- GDPR, CCPA, and other data protection laws
+- Industry-specific privacy requirements
+- Data governance and security standards
+- User consent and data handling requirements
+
+### 5. Generate Regulatory Analysis Content
+
+Prepare regulatory content with source citations:
+
+#### Content Structure:
+
+When saving to document, append these Level 2 and Level 3 sections:
+
+```markdown
+## Regulatory Requirements
+
+### Applicable Regulations
+
+[Specific regulations analysis with source citations]
+_Source: [URL with {{current_year}} regulatory data]_
+
+### Industry Standards and Best Practices
+
+[Industry standards analysis with source citations]
+_Source: [URL with {{current_year}} standards data]_
+
+### Compliance Frameworks
+
+[Compliance frameworks analysis with source citations]
+_Source: [URL with {{current_year}} compliance data]_
+
+### Data Protection and Privacy
+
+[Privacy requirements analysis with source citations]
+_Source: [URL with {{current_year}} privacy data]_
+
+### Licensing and Certification
+
+[Licensing requirements analysis with source citations]
+_Source: [URL with {{current_year}} licensing data]_
+
+### Implementation Considerations
+
+[Practical implementation considerations with source citations]
+_Source: [URL with {{current_year}} implementation data]_
+
+### Risk Assessment
+
+[Regulatory and compliance risk assessment]
+```
+
+### 6. Present Analysis and Continue Option
+
+Show the generated regulatory analysis and present continue option:
+"I've completed **regulatory requirements analysis** using current {{current_year}} data to understand compliance requirements for {{research_topic}}.
+
+**Key Regulatory Findings:**
+
+- Specific regulations and frameworks identified
+- Industry standards and best practices mapped
+- Compliance requirements clearly documented
+- Implementation considerations provided
+- Risk assessment completed
+
+**Ready to proceed to technical trends?**
+[C] Continue - Save this to the document and move to technical trends
+
+### 7. Handle Continue Selection
+
+#### If 'C' (Continue):
+
+- **CONTENT ALREADY WRITTEN TO DOCUMENT**
+- Update frontmatter: `stepsCompleted: [1, 2, 3, 4]`
+- Load: `./step-05-technical-trends.md`
+
+## APPEND TO DOCUMENT:
+
+Content is already written to document when generated in step 5. No additional append needed.
+
+## SUCCESS METRICS:
+
+✅ Applicable regulations identified with current {{current_year}} citations
+✅ Industry standards and best practices documented
+✅ Compliance frameworks clearly mapped
+✅ Data protection requirements analyzed
+✅ Implementation considerations provided
+✅ [C] continue option presented and handled correctly
+✅ Content properly appended to document when C selected
+
+## FAILURE MODES:
+
+❌ Not using {{current_year}} in regulatory web searches
+❌ Missing critical regulatory requirements for the domain
+❌ Not providing implementation considerations for compliance
+❌ Not completing risk assessment for regulatory compliance
+❌ Not presenting [C] continue option after content generation
+❌ Appending content without user selecting 'C'
+
+❌ **CRITICAL**: Reading only partial step file - leads to incomplete understanding and poor decisions
+❌ **CRITICAL**: Proceeding with 'C' without fully reading and understanding the next step file
+❌ **CRITICAL**: Making decisions without complete understanding of step requirements and protocols
+
+## REGULATORY RESEARCH PROTOCOLS:
+
+- Search for specific regulations by name and number
+- Identify regulatory bodies and enforcement agencies
+- Research recent regulatory changes and updates
+- Map industry standards to regulatory requirements
+- Consider regional and jurisdictional differences
+
+## SOURCE VERIFICATION:
+
+- Always cite regulatory agency websites
+- Use official government and industry association sources
+- Note effective dates and implementation timelines
+- Present compliance requirement levels and obligations
+
+## NEXT STEP:
+
+After user selects 'C' and content is saved to document, load `./step-04-technical-trends.md` to analyze technical trends and innovations in the domain.
+
+Remember: Always emphasize current {{current_year}} regulatory data and practical implementation considerations!