competitive-threat-assessor

Score competitive threats by evaluation stage, trigger, relationship strength, and switching cost.

1|Updated Mar 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/stephenrogan/csm-skills --skill competitive-threat-assessor
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Skill: competitive-threat-assessor
Source: https://github.com/stephenrogan/csm-skills/tree/main/skills/competitive-threat-assessor
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/stephenrogan/csm-skills --skill competitive-threat-assessor

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Evaluates the severity of a competitive threat on a specific account by systematically scoring the evaluation stage, trigger, relationship strength, and switching cost to prevent churn from competitive signals.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Provides a structured threat score and recommended response plan based on the account context (renewal date, ARR, and stakeholder relationships).
  • Diagnoses root causes of competitor pressure (product gaps, pricing, service factors) and suggests tailored remediation.
  • Generates a concrete competitive response plan with actions, owners, and escalation paths for sales, CS, and executives.

Quick Start

Provide account details and a competitive signal to generate a prioritized threat assessment and recommended response plan.

Frequently Asked Questions about competitive-threat-assessor

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

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How do I assess a competitive threat on a key account?

Assess a competitive threat by scoring the evaluation stage, trigger, relationship strength, and switching cost. This structured approach quantifies risk severity, diagnoses root causes like product or pricing gaps, and generates a tailored response plan to prevent account churn.

What is the best way to respond when a customer mentions evaluating alternatives?

Responding to a customer evaluating alternatives requires a structured competitive response plan. Diagnose the trigger behind the competitive pressure, evaluate your relationship strength and account health, then execute prioritized remediation actions with clear owners and escalation paths for sales and customer success teams.

How do I prepare a competitive response plan for an account at risk?

Prepare a competitive response plan by analyzing account context like ARR, renewal date, and stakeholder relationships. This process produces a concrete action plan that diagnoses root causes of competitor pressure and establishes targeted remediation steps across sales, CS, and executive teams.

What inputs do I need to evaluate the severity of a competitive signal?

Evaluating a competitive signal requires inputs including the account name, ARR, renewal date, competitor name, trigger, relationship strength, account health, evaluation stage, and additional context. These data points allow the system to systematically score threat severity and recommend appropriate actions.

Can I determine how serious a competitor situation is without knowing the competitor's name?

You can determine how serious a competitor situation is even if the competitor name is unknown. By scoring the evaluation stage, trigger, relationship strength, and switching cost, the assessment quantifies the threat severity and outlines a prioritized response plan based on available account context.

Why does competitive threat scoring include switching cost and relationship strength?

Competitive threat scoring includes switching cost and relationship strength because these factors directly influence churn risk. Evaluating these alongside the trigger and evaluation stage provides a comprehensive view of account vulnerability, ensuring the recommended response plan accurately reflects the true severity of the competitive pressure.