The Prompts Library collects the key questions and prompts for every ROAMER Model phase, organized for quick reference. Use these prompts to drive high-value team discussions, stakeholder engagement, and collaborative decision-making across every stage of work—ensuring no critical question is missed and alignment is always in focus.
These prompts are not a complete or exhaustive list. Practitioners should exercise agency to develop their own additional prompts relevant to their unique use case and context, adding or adapting questions within the appropriate ROAMER Model phase as needed.
How to Use This Library
- Browse prompts by phase below, or search for specific terms using your browser’s search.
- Use prompts as checklists, meeting aids, or conversation starters to unlock cross-functional insight and clarity.
Additional Resources
- Download a printable version of this prompt library for offline reference. [Download Link – PDF]
- Download a printable ROAMER Model Canvas, to use as a reference for your projects. [Download Link – PDF]
Before Stage
Origin
- What are the business, market, or operational drivers?
- Who initiated this work, and what prompted it?
- Who are the key stakeholders? Are there secondary influencers?
- What are each stakeholder’s interests, expectations, and potential resistance points?
- How will stakeholders stay informed and engaged?
- What frameworks (RACI, DACI, etc.) or communication protocols will be used?
- Are there risks or dependencies tied to the origin?
Outcome
- What does success look like for this work?
- What are the specific objectives and intended results?
- How will we measure progress and determine if we’ve succeeded?
- What are the KPIs, OKRs, or metrics that matter most?
- Are there competing or conflicting objectives among stakeholders?
- What assumptions are we making about outcomes?
- How will we handle changes to objectives during the project?
- What are the risks if outcomes are not met?
Persona
- Who is the primary persona for this work?
- Are there secondary personas we should consider?
- What are the key goals, needs, and pain points of these personas?
- How does this work fit into their daily tasks or broader objectives?
- What feedback or insights do we already have about these personas?
- What are the risks if persona needs are misunderstood or ignored?
- How will we keep persona needs central throughout the project?
During Stage
Retrieve
- What existing insights or data are available?
- Where are these insights stored, and who owns them?
- Are there gaps or outdated areas in current knowledge?
- What previous work can we leverage or build upon?
- Who else in the organization has relevant context or expertise?
- What risks exist if we miss or overlook available information?
- How will we document and share what we’ve retrieved?
Observe
- What new data or insights do we need to collect?
- Who should we observe or engage with?
- What methods will we use to collect these observations (e.g., interviews, testing)?
- How will we document and organize what we learn?
- Are there ethical, privacy, or consent requirements for this work?
- What challenges or risks exist with observation or data collection?
- How will we ensure observations are unbiased and representative?
Analyze
- What patterns or trends emerge from the data and observations?
- What is the root cause of the problem we’re addressing?
- How do our findings align or conflict with original assumptions?
- What gaps still exist in our knowledge?
- What are the risks of misdiagnosing the problem?
- What are the most impactful opportunities or priorities identified?
- How will we frame a clear, actionable problem statement?
Make
- What exactly are we building or delivering?
- How does this solution solve the problem we defined?
- What must be included for this version to be successful?
- What standards, guidelines, or constraints do we need to follow?
- Who is responsible for building or delivering each part?
- How will we document decisions made during the build?
- Are there risks or trade-offs being made to meet deadlines or budgets?
Evaluate
- Does the solution meet the objectives and success criteria?
- How do users or stakeholders respond to the solution?
- What data or feedback are we collecting, and how?
- What metrics or indicators show effectiveness or failure?
- What needs to be improved before review or handoff?
- Are there compliance, accessibility, or quality issues?
- What risks have emerged during testing or evaluation?
After Stage
Review
- What worked well in this cycle or project?
- What were the biggest challenges, and how were they addressed?
- What lessons should the team apply to future work?
- Were there process gaps, communication issues, or missed opportunities?
- How can we improve tools, workflows, or collaboration next time?
- What feedback do team members or stakeholders have for each other?
- Are outcomes, documentation, and next steps clear for everyone?
Handoff
- What exactly is being handed off, and to whom?
- Is all necessary documentation, training, or context provided?
- Who is the point of contact for follow-up questions or issues?
- Are there any risks, dependencies, or unresolved items to highlight?
- What steps will ensure a smooth and confident transition?
- How will the success of the handoff be measured or confirmed?
- What feedback or support might the receiving team need post-handoff?
Downloads
- Download a printable PDF version of this prompt library for offline reference. [Download Link – PDF]
- Download a printable PDF ROAMER Model Canvas, to use as a reference for your projects. [Download Link – PDF]