course-correction

Document project pivots and triage in-flight work items.

6|3|Updated Apr 12, 2026

Search Tags:#workflow #strategy #backlog #triage #project-management #pivot

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npx skills add https://github.com/carson-sweet/sweetclaude --skill course-correction

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Skill: course-correction
Source: https://github.com/carson-sweet/sweetclaude/tree/main/skills/course-correction
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/carson-sweet/sweetclaude --skill course-correction

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill solves the chaos of mid-project pivots by providing a structured framework to document changes, assess impact, and clean up the backlog, ensuring no work is lost or left in a zombie state.

Core Features & Use Cases

Structured Pivot Documentation: Captures the signal, invalidated assumptions, and the shift in direction to maintain a clear project history.
Automated Triage: Systematically reviews in-flight issues and epics, allowing users to keep, repurpose, drop, or defer tasks based on the new direction.
Impact Assessment: Evaluates the effect of changes on existing users and identifies necessary data migrations or feature removals.

Quick Start

Invoke the course-correction skill to begin the guided process of documenting a project pivot and triaging your current backlog.

Frequently Asked Questions about course-correction

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

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How do I triage a backlog when pivoting a project's strategy?▼

To triage a backlog during a project pivot, systematically review in-flight issues and epics to keep, repurpose, drop, or defer tasks based on the new direction. This prevents work from being lost or left in a zombie state.

What is the best way to document a strategic shift during a project pivot?▼

Documenting a strategic shift involves capturing the signal, invalidated assumptions, and the new direction to maintain a clear project history. This structured documentation updates product artifacts and personas to reflect the change.

How do I assess the impact of a project pivot on existing users?▼

Assess pivot impact by evaluating the effect of directional changes on existing users and identifying necessary data migrations or feature removals. This ensures the new strategy does not disrupt the user experience.

How do I clean up in-flight epics and issues after a strategy pivot?▼

Clean up in-flight work by systematically triaging issues and epics to determine if they should be kept, repurposed, dropped, or deferred. This aligns the backlog with the new requirements.

Do I need a specific directory structure to manage project pivots?▼

Yes, managing project pivots requires access to the .sweetclaude directory structure and the ability to execute shell commands for state management and cache rebuilding.

When should I use a structured workflow for project triage?▼

Use a structured triage workflow during mid-project pivots to assess impact, document strategic shifts, and clean up the backlog. This prevents chaos and ensures no in-flight work is lost.