5d-spar

Run structured sparring sessions to surface assumptions and counterarguments before planning.

5|Updated Jan 30, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/tapania/5d-skills --skill 5d-spar
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: 5d-spar
Source: https://github.com/tapania/5d-skills/tree/main/skills/5d-spar
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tapania/5d-skills --skill 5d-spar

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

The SPAR phase helps teams challenge and expand thinking before planning, preventing premature commitments by surfacing assumptions and blind spots.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Quadrant Rotation: challenge from individual inner, collective inner, individual outer, and collective outer with targeted questions.
  • Level Elevation, Domain Pull, Inversion, Height Check, Time Trajectory: structured sparring moves to probe ideas from multiple angles.
  • Conducting the Session and Output: a bounded dialogue (5-7 exchanges) with a final SPAR Summary to feed PLAN.

Quick Start

Start a SPAR session by identifying the strongest conviction and guiding a 5-7 exchange sparring flow to surface objections and unresolved tensions, then decide readiness for PLAN.

Frequently Asked Questions about 5d-spar

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I challenge assumptions before committing to a project plan?

Structured sparring challenges assumptions before planning by conducting a bounded 5-7 exchange dialogue that surfaces counterarguments and blind spots. It identifies strong convictions and probes them to reveal unresolved tensions before finalizing decisions.

What is structured sparring for multi-domain problem solving?

Structured sparring for multi-domain problem solving is a repeatable workflow that probes ideas from multiple angles using targeted moves like level elevation, domain pull, and inversion. It rotates through individual and collective inner and outer quadrants to expand thinking.

How do I run a structured sparring session to evaluate ideas?

Run a structured sparring session by identifying your strongest conviction, then guiding a 5-7 exchange flow using quadrant rotation and structured moves like time trajectory and height check. Conclude with a final SPAR Summary to decide readiness for planning.

When should I use structured sparring in the planning process?

Use structured sparring during idea evaluation stages, such as after orientation and before planning. It prevents premature commitments by surfacing objections and unresolved tensions, ensuring your team is fully ready to enter the planning phase.

Does structured sparring work for complex multi-domain problem solving?

Yes, structured sparring works for multi-domain problem solving by applying quadrant rotation across individual inner, collective inner, individual outer, and collective outer perspectives. This targeted questioning probes ideas from multiple angles to surface blind spots.

What are the limitations of using structured sparring for decision-making?

Structured sparring is limited to a bounded dialogue of 5-7 exchanges, meaning it is a pre-planning evaluation step rather than a comprehensive execution tool. It produces a summary to feed planning but does not generate the actual project plan itself.