> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://usdr.gitbook.io/digital-service-toolkit/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://usdr.gitbook.io/digital-service-toolkit/resources/templates-and-tools.md).

# Templates & Tools

Access and download copies that you can use for your digital service development

## Information Gathering Starter Guide

Use this guide to capture and organize key information about your organization’s directive, structure, current state, risks, and history during the discovery process. It can help you identify gaps and develop a grounded understanding of your organization’s readiness.

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Learn how to use this guide in the [Process for Assessing section](https://usdr.gitbook.io/digital-service-toolkit/assess-your-readiness/process-for-assessing).
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**Google Doc**

* [Preview the file](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jjQ6n8aVCGwbN0Ll-lfiXpqSUpD35ayv_xGccgNko3c/edit?tab=t.0)
* [Create a copy that you can edit](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jjQ6n8aVCGwbN0Ll-lfiXpqSUpD35ayv_xGccgNko3c/copy)

**Word Doc**

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**PDF**

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## Workshop Planner

Use this planner and facilitation guide to organize your alignment workshop, prepare participants, structure productive discussions, and document priorities and next steps.

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Learn how to use this guide in the [Alignment Workshop section](https://usdr.gitbook.io/digital-service-toolkit/align-your-stakeholders/alignment-workshop/plan-the-alignment-workshop).
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**Google Doc**

* [Preview the file](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LNfWre3aEW8BIAz7TS9KonSSnlOs_aFXmDwCZCLKUNo/edit?tab=t.0)
* [Create a copy that you can edit](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LNfWre3aEW8BIAz7TS9KonSSnlOs_aFXmDwCZCLKUNo/copy)

**Word Doc**

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**PDF**

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## Launch Checklist

Use this checklist to turn decisions from across the toolkit into a realistic plan for launching and sustaining your digital service team. It covers the team’s purpose, stakeholders, initial work, staffing, operating practices, measurement, and plans for growth.

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Learn how to use this resource in the [Checklist for Launch section](https://usdr.gitbook.io/digital-service-toolkit/launch-your-digital-team/checklist-for-launch).
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**Google Doc**

* [Preview the file](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gFmBkMBR8QQXpEgAvCDjS9lgAqASlZoW0xJUc4LYTnQ/edit?tab=t.0)
* [Create a copy that you can edit](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yo4FJK748oGMGAJLL1WHbaK9SXMP97IZ8uerH40BvYg/copy)

**Word Doc**

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**PDF**

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