diff --git a/proposals/bootstrap-cicd.md b/COMMON/proposals/bootstrap-cicd.md
similarity index 100%
rename from proposals/bootstrap-cicd.md
rename to COMMON/proposals/bootstrap-cicd.md
diff --git a/questions/bootstrap-cicd.md b/COMMON/questions/bootstrap-cicd.md
similarity index 100%
rename from questions/bootstrap-cicd.md
rename to COMMON/questions/bootstrap-cicd.md
diff --git a/COO/AGENTS.md b/COO/AGENTS.md
index 2686a53..00c76cf 100644
--- a/COO/AGENTS.md
+++ b/COO/AGENTS.md
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 COO Agent Pack
 
-Use the generated pack for agents: [dist/prompts/coo.md](../../dist/prompts/coo.md).
+Use the generated pack for agents: [dist/prompts/coo.md](dist/prompts/coo.md).
 
 Includes (via COMMON base):
 - System persona, style, safety
diff --git a/CTO/AGENTS.md b/CTO/AGENTS.md
index 33b9ad1..f4899ec 100644
--- a/CTO/AGENTS.md
+++ b/CTO/AGENTS.md
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 CTO Agent Pack
 
-Use the generated pack for agents: [dist/prompts/cto.md](../../dist/prompts/cto.md).
+Use the generated pack for agents: [dist/prompts/cto.md](dist/prompts/cto.md).
 
 Includes (via COMMON base):
 - System persona, style, safety
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index ff9297c..7f91df7 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -7,8 +7,8 @@ Layout
 - COMMON/ CTO/ COO/ CCO/ — questions, proposals, and prompt modules only
 - scripts/ — Makefile and helper scripts
 - docker/ — CI compose and Dockerfile
-- dist/prompts/ — generated prompt packs (cto.md, coo.md)
-- proposals/, questions/ — repository planning artifacts
+- CTO/dist/prompts/ and COO/dist/prompts/ — generated prompt packs
+- COMMON/proposals/, COMMON/questions/ — planning artifacts
 
 Quickstart
 - Install hooks: `make -f scripts/Makefile hooks-setup`
diff --git a/docs/DISCUSS.md b/docs/DISCUSS.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..6bec9a6
--- /dev/null
+++ b/docs/DISCUSS.md
@@ -0,0 +1,42 @@
+DISCUSSION – Areas, Structure, Ownership
+
+Context
+- This repo hosts generic, foundational practices reusable across projects.
+- Areas: COMMON (shared practices), CTO (shared technical standards), COO (business ops), CCO (deferred; placeholder only).
+
+Decisions Confirmed
+- Area directories are uppercase: COMMON, CTO, COO, CCO.
+- Shared practices and base guidance live under COMMON.
+- CCO is deferred for now; placeholder directory only.
+
+Open Questions to Confirm
+- Naming conventions within areas
+  - File naming: keep kebab-case (e.g., [COMMON/git-workflow.md](COMMON/git-workflow.md)) or use TitleCase?
+  - Per-area `README.md` vs. `INDEX.md` expectations.
+- Scope boundaries
+  - COMMON: include Git workflow, CI/bootstrap parity, templates (PR/issue), documentation style guide, ADR pattern, security/privacy baselines?
+  - CTO: preferred tech stacks, language/runtime versions, container base image policy, local dev environment patterns (devcontainers/Make), testing strategy, quality bars?
+  - COO: operating rhythm (cadences, ceremonies), roles/RACI, OKR/KPI templates, onboarding, procurement/vendor-lite guidance, documentation templates?
+  - CCO: when in scope, include customer journey templates, support/SLA baselines, enablement playbooks, feedback loops? Any overlap rules with COO/CTO?
+- Consumers and audience
+  - Internal only or some content public-facing? Any confidentiality/compliance constraints (esp. COO/CCO)?
+- Reuse strategy
+  - Copy into new repos vs. reference centrally? Provide “adoption guides” per area? Offer minimal vs. advanced profiles?
+- Ownership & change control
+  - CODEOWNERS per area? Who approves updates across COMMON/CTO/COO?
+  - Labels and PR templates per area; contribution guidelines?
+- Document shape and standards
+  - Prescriptive checklists vs. narrative guidance; include “10-minute quickstart” per area?
+  - Standardize front‑matter, headers, and ADR structure?
+- Cross‑cutting policies
+  - Where to maintain shared policies (security, privacy, accessibility) — under COMMON?
+- CI for docs
+  - Keep current markdown/yaml linters repo‑wide; add link checker/spellcheck?
+- Migration of existing docs
+  - Which existing files beyond Git workflow and CI bootstrap should move under COMMON now vs. later (e.g., proposals, questions, [RESUME.md](RESUME.md), [TODO.md](TODO.md))?
+
+Proposed Next Steps (pending answers)
+- Seed per‑area README with scope, audiences, adoption guidance.
+- Create COMMON/templates/ for reusable checklists, PR/issue templates, ADRs.
+- Map/move additional shared docs into COMMON and update references.
+- Define CODEOWNERS and contribution norms per area.
diff --git a/docs/TODO.md b/docs/TODO.md
index 14f8b66..9a70f50 100644
--- a/docs/TODO.md
+++ b/docs/TODO.md
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ TODO
 
 - CI/CD bootstrap
   - [x] Create branch bootstrap-cicd from main
-  - [x] Add questions at [questions/bootstrap-cicd.md](../questions/bootstrap-cicd.md)
+  - [x] Add questions at [COMMON/questions/bootstrap-cicd.md](../COMMON/questions/bootstrap-cicd.md)
   - [x] Draft proposal based on answers
   - [x] Implement parity tooling: scripts/ci, docker/ci.Dockerfile, docker/ci.compose.yml
   - [x] Add .gitea/workflows: ci.yml, release.yml, nightly.yml
diff --git a/scripts/prompts b/scripts/prompts
index b215478..d1fcd25 100755
--- a/scripts/prompts
+++ b/scripts/prompts
@@ -28,11 +28,11 @@ ci_run() {
 build_manifest() {
   local manifest=$1 out=$2 root
   root="$(repo_root)"
-  mkdir -p "$root/dist/prompts"
   # Write on host to avoid ownership issues; container prints to stdout.
   TMP_OUT=$(mktemp)
   trap '[[ -n "${TMP_OUT:-}" ]] && rm -f "$TMP_OUT"' EXIT
   ci_run "python3 scripts/prompt_build.py '$manifest' -" >"$TMP_OUT"
+  mkdir -p "$(dirname "$out")"
   mv "$TMP_OUT" "$out"
 }
 
@@ -44,12 +44,12 @@ case "$cmd" in
   pack)
     shift; area=${1:-}; root="$(repo_root)"
     case "$area" in
-      cto) build_manifest "$root/COMMON/prompt/manifests/cto.yaml" "$root/dist/prompts/cto.md" ;;
-      coo) build_manifest "$root/COMMON/prompt/manifests/coo.yaml" "$root/dist/prompts/coo.md" ;;
+      cto) build_manifest "$root/COMMON/prompt/manifests/cto.yaml" "$root/CTO/dist/prompts/cto.md" ;;
+      coo) build_manifest "$root/COMMON/prompt/manifests/coo.yaml" "$root/COO/dist/prompts/coo.md" ;;
       *) echo "Unknown area: $area" >&2; exit 2 ;;
     esac ;;
   all)
-    root="$(repo_root)"; mkdir -p "$root/dist/prompts"
+    root="$(repo_root)"
     "$0" pack cto
     "$0" pack coo ;;
   lint)