decision-memo

Generate structured decision briefs with verdicts, RAT experiments, pre-mortems, kill criteria, and next actions.

432|47|Updated Apr 13, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/MaxKmet/idea-validation-agents --skill decision-memo-maxkmet
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: decision-memo
Source: https://github.com/MaxKmet/idea-validation-agents/tree/main/.claude/skills/decision-memo
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/MaxKmet/idea-validation-agents --skill decision-memo-maxkmet

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps teams make clear, timely decisions by automatically generating structured decision briefs that summarize verdicts, RAT experiments, pre-mortems, kill criteria, and recommended next steps.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Generate verdicts from provided data or quick analyses.
  • Include RAT (Risk-Assessment-Test) experiments, pre-mortems, kill criteria, and tiered next actions.
  • Use cases include decision audits, go/no-go evaluations, and pivot planning.

Quick Start

Prompt the AI with your project data to generate a complete decision memo.

Frequently Asked Questions about decision-memo

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate a structured decision brief for a startup pivot?

To generate a decision brief, input your project data and the system outputs a structured memo capturing the verdict, RAT experiment results, pre-mortem findings, kill criteria, and tiered next actions for your pivot planning.

What is a pre-mortem analysis and how does it fit into go/no-go evaluations?

A pre-mortem analysis anticipates potential project failures before they happen. This skill integrates pre-mortem findings into your go/no-go evaluations alongside RAT experiments and kill criteria to validate decisions.

Can I use this for feature bets and ideation, or is it only for execution stage decisions?

Yes, you can use this for feature bets across ideation to execution. The decision briefs apply to startup projects and pivot decisions, scaling across multiple stages of your project lifecycle.

What's the best way to document kill criteria and next actions for a project?

The best way is to use a structured decision brief that explicitly captures kill criteria and tiered next actions. This ensures your team has clear, deterministic documentation for when to abandon or proceed.

What inputs do I need to provide to get a valid decision memo with a verdict?

You need to provide clear project data for your startup project, feature bet, or pivot decision. The skill applies rules for clear inputs and validation to generate deterministic output formatting for your memo.

Why does my decision brief need a RAT experiment included?

A decision brief includes a RAT (Risk-Assessment-Test) experiment to validate assumptions before finalizing a verdict. This mechanism ensures your go/no-go evaluations are backed by risk assessment, not just intuition.