Multi-Step Planning with Dependencies

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Opus handles complex dependency reasoning that trips up smaller models. Asking for exit criteria and go/no-go points produces plans that work in reality, not just on paper. The critical path and contingency requirements force the model to think about sequencing and failure modes.

Prompt
Create a detailed execution plan for: {{projectGoal}}

**Current state:** {{currentState}}
**Target state:** {{targetState}}
**Timeline:** {{timeline}}
**Resources available:** {{resources}}
**Known risks:** {{knownRisks}}

Build the plan with these requirements:
1. Break into phases with clear milestones and exit criteria for each phase
2. For each task, specify: owner role, estimated effort, dependencies (what must complete first), and deliverable
3. Identify the critical path — which sequence of tasks determines the minimum timeline?
4. Build in contingency: for each high-risk task, provide a fallback approach
5. Define go/no-go decision points where the plan should be re-evaluated

Format as a structured plan I can hand to a project manager. Include a dependency graph showing which tasks block which.

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{{projectGoal}}{{currentState}}{{targetState}}{{timeline}}{{resources}}{{knownRisks}}

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Opus handles complex dependency reasoning that trips up smaller models. Asking for exit criteria and go/no-go points produces plans that work in reality, not just on paper. The critical path and contingency requirements force the model to think about sequencing and failure modes.

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