client-advocacy

Decompose client requests into needs and risks using structured analysis.

Updated Mar 24, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/foutoucour/guitar-match --skill client-advocacy
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: client-advocacy
Source: https://github.com/foutoucour/guitar-match/tree/main/.claude/skills/client-advocacy
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/foutoucour/guitar-match --skill client-advocacy

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Decompose client requests into real needs, challenge assumptions, protect scope and IP to prevent misalignment and scope creep across projects.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Need-to-Want decomposition using a structured questioning approach (5 Whys) to surface underlying problems.
  • Assumption challenge to surface hidden assumptions and propose lightweight validation methods.
  • Scope protection with bounded alternatives and clear classification of in-scope, scope extension, or out-of-scope items.
  • IP safeguarding guidance to identify proprietary logic, suggest access controls, and recommend NDA considerations.
  • Feedback synthesis to unify multiple stakeholder inputs into coherent themes and resolve conflicts.
  • Expectation management to align client outcomes with feasibility and timelines.

Quick Start

Provide a client request or feedback to analyze and generate a structured client needs and risk assessment.

Frequently Asked Questions about client-advocacy

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

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How do I decompose client requests into real needs and prevent scope creep?

Decompose client requests by applying the 5 Whys questioning approach to surface underlying problems, then classify items as in-scope, scope extension, or out-of-scope to protect project boundaries.

What is the best way to challenge assumptions in stakeholder feedback?

Challenge assumptions by surfacing hidden premises in stakeholder feedback and proposing lightweight validation methods to test them before committing to product planning decisions.

How do I manage conflicting stakeholder inputs during product planning?

Manage conflicting stakeholder inputs by synthesizing feedback into coherent themes, resolving conflicts through structured analysis, and aligning outcomes with feasibility and timelines.

When do I need IP safeguarding guidance for client-facing engagements?

You need IP safeguarding when client engagements involve proprietary logic; identify it early, suggest access controls, and recommend NDA considerations to protect intellectual property.

Does this client needs analysis work for complex scope management?

Yes, this client needs analysis handles complex scope management by providing bounded alternatives and clear classification of scope items across governance activities.