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# Discovery

In the discovery stage we uncover one or more answers to questions to help define a customer's problem and potential solutions. Discovery can be an ongoing process as we learn what questions to answer. This stage covers the upfront initial discovery work.

## Pre-Stage

None

## Stage Entry Requirement

* Customer and Problem Qualified by Business

## Stage Workflow

* Internal Discussion and Review of Problem
* Customer Interview Meetings
* Finalize Discovery Document
* Review Discovery Findings with Customer

## Stage Exit Requirement

* Discovery Approved by Customer

## Post-Stage

Discovery Done