> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://usecaseframework.openactive.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://usecaseframework.openactive.io/understand-and-plan/stage-outline.md).

# Stage outline

## Objective

Identify and plan the delivery of viable OA-based use cases that address prioritised problem statements and demonstrate the potential impact of OA. The main output from this stage is defined use cases and a road map for the development of pilot projects to test OA solutions for them. Use case communities may use the [Use case workbook](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/14_UsKGtBUKPGqiycFEhDF_UUqOTiEvg58o0-l68TLqk/) as a tool to complete as they progress through this stage.

## Process

<figure><img src="/files/4KsPuLE5sKgHSgauq8il" alt="Process map outlining the process for the understand and plan stage of the framework. The first row starts with three inputs, use case templates, user research, and the use case decision-making matrix. Moving from left to right, these inform an activity to identify and prioritise use cases. This leads to an output of a qualified list of potential use cases. From there the process map moves to the second row, with a further three inputs - MEL framework, funding resources and a data requirements framework. This informs the second activity of the stage, planning delivery of OA solutions to use cases. With the second output being a development road map."><figcaption><p>Understand and plan process map</p></figcaption></figure>


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