director-readiness-advisor

Diagnose PM-to-Director transition readiness and provide branching coaching scenarios.

1|Updated Mar 30, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/tabooes/pm_skills --skill director-readiness-advisor-tabooes
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: director-readiness-advisor
Source: https://github.com/tabooes/pm_skills/tree/main/skills/director-readiness-advisor
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tabooes/pm_skills --skill director-readiness-advisor-tabooes

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

PMs transitioning to Director roles often struggle to translate delivery excellence into strategic leadership. This skill diagnoses readiness, clarifies the transition path, and delivers concrete coaching moves tailored to the user's situation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Adaptive diagnostic flow that identifies current transition stage
  • Branch-specific coaching recommendations based on user input
  • Practical exercises like cascading context maps and Hero Syndrome audits

Quick Start

Describe your PM-to-Director situation, then follow the prompts to receive tailored coaching recommendations.

Frequently Asked Questions about director-readiness-advisor

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I transition from a PM to a Director role?

Transitioning from a PM to a Director requires shifting from delivery excellence to strategic leadership. This skill diagnoses your readiness and provides guided coaching through branching scenarios to clarify your transition path and deliver concrete recommendations.

What is the Altitude & Horizon framework for leadership development?

The Altitude & Horizon framework is a leadership development model used to diagnose readiness gaps for PMs transitioning to Director roles. It helps translate delivery excellence into strategic leadership by identifying specific transition stage requirements.

How do I diagnose my readiness for a PM to Director promotion?

Diagnosing PM to Director readiness involves an adaptive diagnostic flow that identifies your current transition stage. This skill applies specific frameworks to evaluate your strategic leadership capabilities and pinpoint areas needing development.

What is Hero Syndrome and how do I audit it for executive skills?

Hero Syndrome is a common trap where PMs struggle to delegate delivery work. This skill includes practical Hero Syndrome audits to help newly promoted Directors shift from individual delivery excellence to strategic leadership.

Can I use this coaching tool if I am a newly promoted Director?

Yes, newly promoted Directors can use this coaching tool to calibrate their strategic leadership. It applies workshop-facilitation patterns to diagnose gaps and deliver targeted recommendations tailored to your current executive situation.

What are the common limitations when coaching PMs to transition into Director roles?

Coaching PMs to transition into Director roles is limited by the individual's ability to shift from delivery to strategic leadership. This skill requires active engagement with branching scenarios and framework exercises to successfully diagnose and close readiness gaps.