churn-post-mortem

Analyzes churn data to produce structured post-mortem reports with root-cause analysis.

1|Updated Mar 23, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/stephenrogan/csm-skills --skill churn-post-mortem
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Skill: churn-post-mortem
Source: https://github.com/stephenrogan/csm-skills/tree/main/skills/churn-post-mortem
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/stephenrogan/csm-skills --skill churn-post-mortem

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill structures churn reviews into a systematic post-mortem, enabling teams to identify root causes, capture lessons, and prevent repeat issues across the portfolio.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured post-mortems with a clear root-cause analysis, signal timeline, intervention assessment, and systemic lessons.
  • Applicable to churn reviews, loss investigations, and retention planning across multiple accounts and products.
  • Generates a reusable template that can be stored in knowledge bases and fed into improvement playbooks.

Quick Start

Provide account name, ARR lost, churn date, and a concise narrative of the decline to generate the post-mortem.

Frequently Asked Questions about churn-post-mortem

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

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How do I run a structured churn post-mortem to find root causes?

A churn post-mortem analyzes lost accounts by applying a structured template covering root cause, signal timeline, intervention assessment, and systemic lessons to produce a standardized report. You generate it by providing the account name, ARR lost, churn date, and a decline narrative.

What is the best way to document customer churn reviews for retention programs?

Documenting customer churn reviews requires a standardized post-mortem template that captures the summary, root cause, signal timeline, interventions, preventability, and systemic lessons. This structured output can be stored in knowledge bases and fed directly into retention improvement playbooks.

Can I use a churn post-mortem template for loss investigations across multiple accounts?

Yes, the churn post-mortem template is applicable to loss investigations and retention planning across multiple accounts and portfolios. It standardizes the analysis to identify systemic lessons and prevent repeat churn issues across various products.

What information do I need to provide to generate a churn post-mortem report?

To generate a churn post-mortem report, you need to provide the account name, ARR lost, churn date, and a concise narrative of the decline. This input allows the analysis to identify root causes and produce the standardized post-mortem output.

Why does standardizing churn analysis help prevent repeat loss issues across a portfolio?

Standardizing churn analysis prevents repeat loss issues by structuring reviews into a systematic post-mortem that identifies root causes and captures systemic lessons. This reusable template enables teams to apply learnings across portfolios and improve retention playbooks.

Does the churn post-mortem process assess the interventions attempted before the customer left?

Yes, the churn post-mortem process includes an intervention assessment section alongside the signal timeline and root cause analysis. This evaluation determines preventability and extracts systemic lessons to improve future retention efforts.