The Methodology

The Hunter-ID Methodology

3 structured steps to Prototype-ID. Each step is gamified through Hunter-ID cards and requires clear proof before proceeding.

Module A - 1 Day

Step 1: Define the Pain Point

Before AI comes into play, the problem must be clear. In this module, the pain point is made measurable, scope is cut and ownership is clarified. The result is a well-founded Go/No-Go decision.

  • 1
    Make the Problem Measurable Quantify the impact: time, costs, error rate, customer satisfaction.
  • 2
    Cut Scope Define clear boundaries: What's in, what's out?
  • 3
    Clarify Ownership Who is responsible? Who decides? Who bears the risk?
  • 4
    Go/No-Go Decision Based on clear criteria: Continue or stop.

Example Quests

HUNT-PROBLEM-IMPACT HUNT-SCOPE-CUT HUNT-OWNERSHIP HUNT-GO-NOGO HUNT-STAKEHOLDER-MAP
Module B - 2 Day Retreat

Step 2: Context Engineering

Context Engineering is the key to reproducible AI results. In this intensive 2-day retreat, you build a mental model and define all context building blocks in a structured way.

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    Build a Mental Model Understand how AI thinks and what inputs it needs.
  • 2
    Define Context Building Blocks Establish role, goal, framework, input and output in a structured way.
  • 3
    Identify Data Sources What data does the AI need? Where does it come from? How current is it?
  • 4
    Reproducible Results Test and validate: Same input = Same output.

Example Quests

HUNT-KNOWLEDGE-SOURCE HUNT-CONTEXT-REQUIREMENTS HUNT-ROLE-DEFINITION HUNT-OUTPUT-STANDARD HUNT-VALIDATION-TEST
Module C+D - 3-6 Days

Step 3: Memory Engineering + Prototype Gate

The most critical step: Memory Governance and the Prototype Gate. Here you decide what the AI should "remember", define decay logic and go through the final checklist before the prototype.

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    Remember vs. Reconstruct What should be persistently stored? What is retrieved on demand?
  • 2
    Define Decay Logic How long is information valid? When must it be updated?
  • 3
    Access and Risk Who can access memory? What risks arise from incorrect knowledge?
  • 4
    Prototype Gate Checklist All criteria met? All evidence provided? Then: Gate OPEN.

Example Quests

HUNT-MEMORY-DECISION HUNT-MEMORY-RISK HUNT-EXIT-CRITERIA HUNT-DECAY-LOGIC HUNT-ACCESS-CONTROL
The Card System

The Hunter-ID Card System

14 Hunter-ID cards structure your path to the prototype. Each card belongs to a category and requires specific evidence.

14 Cards in 6 Categories
Opening
Blue
Killer
Red
Scope
Yellow
Decision
Green
Memory
Purple
Emergency Brake
Grey

Each category has a specific function in the workshop process. The cards are unlocked step by step and require clear evidence before the next phase begins.

Gamification

How the Quest System Works

Hunt the ID uses gamification elements to make progress visible and define clear goals.

Q

Quest System

Each task is a quest with a clear goal and success criteria. Completed quests unlock new Hunter-ID cards and increase your Readiness Score.

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Readiness Score

The Readiness Score (0-100) shows your progress toward the prototype. It's based on completed quests, validated cards and fulfilled criteria.

G

Prototype Gate

The Gate is the final checkpoint. Only when all critical cards are green and the Readiness Score is high enough is the Prototype-ID unlocked.

Next Step

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