diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/02-feature_request.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/02-feature_request.md
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--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/02-feature_request.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/02-feature_request.md
@@ -5,42 +5,48 @@ title: ''
 labels: ''
 type: 'Enhancement'
 assignees: ''
-
 ---
 
-**Problem Statement**
+**Request**
 
-<!-- What problem do we need to solve? Why is this needed? -->
+<!-- 
+If you would like us to formally treat this as a request requiring prompt consideration and follow-up, please complete the following:
 
-**Proposed Solution**
+- Add the `request` label
+- Answer:
+  - Who is requesting this? (If it's not you) 
+  - Are you blocked by this request?
+  - When do you need this enhancement by?
+  - By when do we need to let you know whether or not we can prioritize this?
+  - What project, feature, or initiative does this relate to?
+  - What team do you work for?
+  - Who else on your team can we work with to help determine priority and a path forward?
 
-<!-- Provide a proposed solution, if you have one already. If not, we will work with you determine a path forward. -->
 
-**Use Case**
+Otherwise, delete this section.
+-->
 
-<!-- Where is this needed? What product, what solution, what feature? -->
+**Problem Statement**
 
-**Value / Impact**
+<!-- What problem do we need to solve? -->
 
-<!-- Why is this important? What should we consider when prioritizing this? Who benefits and how much value does it add?
-- Value to end-users vs value to library consumers?
-- Is it widely useful or an edge case? -->
- 
-**Urgency**
+**Proposed Solution**
 
-<!-- How urgent would you consider this? Is it a dependency of a larger initiative? If so, when do you need it by? If we don't do this feature, will you be blocked? -->
+<!-- Provide a proposed solution, if you have one already.-->
 
-**Do alternatives or workarounds exist?**
+**Use Cases**
 
-<!-- Are there any workarounds that exist that can be used instead? -->
+<!-- Who all benefits from this? We prioritize enhnacements that are broadly useful. -->
 
-**Related code or customizations**
+**Urgency**
 
-<!-- Features Requests often correspond to workarounds or customizations that exist already in Kibana or other products. Please provide links to any known instances below. We can plan to update those use cases with this feature when it is ready. -->
+<!-- Generally speaking, how urgent do you consider this enhancement? -->
 
-**Additional context (Optional)**
+**Alternative solutions or workarounds**
 
-<!-- Add any other context or screenshots about the feature request here. -->
+<!-- How else can/is this problem solved? (Add links or examples if you have them).  -->
+
+**Additional context (Optional)**
 
-**Designs or Specs (Optional)**
+<!-- Add any other context, conversation, screenshots, designs, code, links, etc. to help us understand. -->