Two-Phase Approach

Separate planning from execution for complex tasks

Upfront Planning

Create comprehensive plan before starting execution

Systematic Execution

Follow plan sequentially, tracking progress

Goal Decomposition

Break high-level goals into atomic subtasks

Dependency Mapping

Identify which tasks must complete before others

Resource Allocation

Assign time, budget, and tools to each task

Sequential/Parallel

Choose execution pattern based on dependencies

Progress Tracking

Monitor task completion and identify bottlenecks

Failure Handling

Retry transient failures with exponential backoff

Failure Detection

Identify when tasks fail critically vs transiently

Replan Triggers

Replan when assumptions break or resources unavailable

Fallback Strategies

Pre-define backup plans for common failures

Plan for Failures

Include contingencies in initial planning

Log Everything

Track execution for debugging and learning

Balance Replanning

Don't replan too often or too late

Plan and Execute

Module Summary