D-POAF® METHODOLOGICAL GUIDE v2.1
DECENTRALIZED PROMPT ORIENTED AUTOMATED FRAMEWORK
Complete Implementation and Usage Guide
Authors: Azzeddine IHSINE & Sara IHSINE
Company: Inovionix
Version: 2.1
Date: October 11, 2025
Status: Methodological Reference Guide
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PREFACE
PART I: FOUNDATIONS
1. Introduction: What is D-POAF®?
- 1.1 Context and genesis
- 1.2 Vision and ambition
- 1.3 Who is D-POAF® for?
2. The Founders of D-POAF®
3. Definition of D-POAF®
- 3.1 Formal definition
- 3.2 What D-POAF® is NOT
- 3.3 Positioning vs Scrum/SAFe/Kanban
4. The 9 Fundamental Principles
- 4.1 AI-Native and automation
- 4.2 Traceability and security
- 4.3 Decentralized governance
- 4.4 Horizontal organization
- 4.5 Living ecosystem
- 4.6 Integrated software chain
- 4.7 Ethics and sovereignty
- 4.8 Generalization through patterns
- 4.9 Eco-responsibility
📄 Read Part I: Foundations
PART II: ORGANIZATION & GOVERNANCE
5. Roles and Responsibilities
- 5.1 RAGer - Module extractor
- 5.2 Wave Surfer - Prompt architect
- 5.3 AI Agent - Automated generator
- 5.4 Wave Captain - Cycle coordinator
- 5.5 Community Member - Collaborative participant
- 5.6 Peace Guardian - Security watchdog
- 5.7 RACI matrix of roles
6. Essential Artifacts
- 6.1 Feature Block
- 6.2 Prompt Action
- 6.3 Workhub
- 6.4 PromptRegister
- 6.5 FeedbackRegister
- 6.6 Proof - Validation Seal
- 6.7 WaveRegister
- 6.8 Smart Contract
7. Decentralized Governance (Living Governance)
- 7.1 Principles of living governance
- 7.2 Dynamic Laws (evolving laws)
- 7.3 Proposal mechanisms
- 7.4 Collective voting process
- 7.5 Decision archiving and traceability
- 7.6 Concrete governance example
📄 Read Part II: Organization & Governance
PART III: BUSINESS VALUE & PRIORITIZATION
8. Business Value Score (BVS)
- 8.1 Definition and calculation
- 8.2 The 3 factors: Impact, Urgency, Opportunity
- 8.3 BVS scoring workshops
- 8.4 Examples and use cases
9. Effort & Risk Score (ERS)
- 9.1 Definition and formula
- 9.2 Collective effort estimation
- 9.3 Uncertainty management
- 9.4 Estimation techniques (multi-method)
- 9.5 ERS calculation examples
10. Prioritization Value Score (PVS)
- 10.1 Calculation formula PVS = BVS^α / ERS
- 10.2 Value/feasibility balance
- 10.3 Coefficient adjustment α, β, γ
- 10.4 Comparative examples table
11. Proof of Value (PoV) - Collective Validation
- 11.1 Weighted voting mechanism
- 11.2 Validation thresholds (50% vs 70%)
- 11.3 Voting points distribution
- 11.4 PoV Score calculation
- 11.5 Decision archiving
- 11.6 Voting session: complete example
📄 Read Part III: Business Value & Prioritization
PART IV: DELIVERY CYCLES
12. Waves - Delivery Cycles
- 12.1 Standard Wave (several hours)
- 12.2 MicroWave (several minutes)
- 12.3 MultiWave (several days)
- 12.4 CP/CD Pipeline (Continuous Prompt/Delivery)
13. The 4 Phases of a Wave
- 13.1 INSTRUCT - Prepare and Contextualize AI
- 13.2 PLAN - Prepare and prioritize (PVS)
- 13.3 BUILD - Produce deliverables (AI + humans)
- 13.4 INTEGRATE - Deliver, test, adjust
- 13.5 REVIEW - Collective decision (PoV)
14. D-POAF® Ceremonies
- 14.1 Wave Planning (Wave start)
- 14.2 Wave Delivery (daily)
- 14.3 Wave Tuning (adjustment)
- 14.4 Wave Feedback (feedback collection)
- 14.5 Wave Vote (PoV validation)
- 14.6 Ceremony templates
📄 Read Part IV: Delivery Cycles
PART V: TRACEABILITY & SELF-REGULATION
15. Cryptographic Traceability (methodological view)
- 15.1 Blockchain principle (without technical details)
- 15.2 Proofs and deliverable integrity
- 15.3 Audit and compliance
- 15.4 Methodological benefits of traceability
16. Productivity Self-Regulation
- 16.1 Collective regulation mechanism
- 16.2 Key indicators (PE, QL, CM, RCC, IAC, AA)
- 16.3 Self-adjustment process
- 16.4 Tracking dashboard
📄 Read Part V: Traceability & Self-Regulation
PART VI: PRACTICAL IMPLEMENTATION
17. Quick Start Guide - Start in 3 Waves
- 17.1 Preparation checklist
- 17.2 Your first Wave in 5 steps
- 17.3 Your first MicroWave
- 17.4 Mistakes to avoid
18. Detailed Use Case: “Banking API with D-POAF®”
- 18.1 Context and objectives
- 18.2 Decomposition into Feature Blocks
- 18.3 BVS, ERS, PVS scoring
- 18.4 Complete Wave walkthrough
- 18.5 Ceremonies and votes
- 18.6 Deliverables and metrics
- 18.7 Experience feedback
19. Patterns and Anti-patterns
- 19.1 10 winning patterns
- 19.2 10 anti-patterns to avoid
20. Migration from Scrum/Kanban
- 20.1 Correspondence tables
- 20.2 4-phase transition plan
- 20.3 Change management
21. Methodological Troubleshooting
- 21.1 Governance issues
- 21.2 Prioritization issues
- 21.3 Ceremony issues
- 21.4 Common problems FAQ
📄 Read Part VI: Practical Implementation
PART VII: RESOURCES & APPENDICES
22. Methodological FAQ
23. Complete Glossary
24. Templates and Checklists
25. Licenses and Terms of Use
26. Resources and Community
📄 Read Part VII: Resources & Appendices
PREFACE
How to Read This Guide
This guide is designed for progressive implementation of D-POAF® methodology:
🎯 If you’re implementing D-POAF® for the first time:
→ Follow this path: Part I → II → IV → VI (Quick Start)
📊 If you’re a Product Owner / Manager:
→ Focus on: Part III (Business Value) + Part II (Governance) + Part VI (Use Cases)
🎓 If you’re a Scrum Master / Agile Coach:
→ Focus on: Part IV (Delivery Cycles) + Part II (Roles) + Section 19 (Migration)
🔧 If you’re implementing specific components:
→ Use the targeted sections and refer to Part VII (Templates & FAQ)
Quick Glossary (Key Terms)
| Term |
Definition |
| Wave |
Automated delivery cycle (2-8 hours) |
| Feature Block |
Atomic functional work unit |
| Prompt Action |
AI instruction generating deliverables |
| BVS |
Business Value Score (1-10) |
| ERS |
Effort & Risk Score |
| PVS |
Prioritization Value Score = BVS²/ERS |
| PoV |
Proof of Value - Collective validation |
| WaveRegister |
Dynamic multi-project blockchain |
| Living Governance |
Decentralized evolving governance |
| Dynamic Laws |
Voted and blockchain-archived rules |
| RAGer |
Module extractor using RAG techniques |
| Wave Surfer |
Prompt architect and optimizer |
| Wave Captain |
Delivery cycle coordinator |
| Peace Guardian |
Security and compliance specialist |
Implementation Support
Templates Available
- Feature Block specification template
- Prompt Action design template
- Wave Planning ceremony template
- PoV voting session template
- BVS/ERS scoring worksheets
Implementation Checklists
- Pre-implementation readiness checklist
- First Wave implementation checklist
- Governance setup checklist
- Migration planning checklist
- Implementation mentoring program
- Best practices sharing forums
- Troubleshooting support channels
Certification and Training
D-POAF® offers structured learning paths:
- D-POAF® Practitioner - Individual contributor level
- D-POAF® Facilitator - Team and ceremony facilitation
- D-POAF® Architect - Organizational implementation
- D-POAF® Master - Advanced methodology and governance
Contributing to the Methodology
D-POAF® methodology evolves through community contributions:
- Methodology Enhancement Proposals (MEP)
- Pattern Documentation and Sharing
- Use Case Studies and Lessons Learned
- Tool and Template Contributions
See CONTRIBUTING.md for detailed contribution guidelines.
Legal and Licensing
This methodological guide is available under Apache License 2.0.
D-POAF® trademarks and methodology are protected intellectual property.
📄 Complete licensing information
Support and Community
Ready to implement D-POAF®? Start with Part I: Foundations 🚀