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discovery-process

Orchestrate a six-phase discovery workflow from hypothesis to validated solution.

Updated Aug 18, 2024
Search Tags:#discovery#decision-framework#customer-interviews#experiment-design#affinity-mapping#continuous-discovery
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ch-m-n/dotfile --skill discovery-process-ch-m-n
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: discovery-process
Source: https://github.com/ch-m-n/dotfile/tree/main/opencode/skills/discovery-process
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ch-m-n/dotfile --skill discovery-process-ch-m-n

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill prevents teams from jumping into delivery without validating the root customer problem by guiding product managers through framing, interviews, synthesis, and experiments so they only build what is truly needed.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Six-phase workflow: Frame the problem, plan research, conduct interviews, synthesize insights, generate solutions, and decide or document outcomes with clear timelines and decision gates.
  • Component orchestration: Links to complementary skills like problem framing canvas, interview prep, opportunity solution tree, and PRD development to provide structured support for every discovery activity.
  • Templates & examples: Supplies a reusable discovery summary template and sample narratives to capture outputs, showcase outcomes, and communicate recommendations to stakeholders, especially when investigating retention, churn, or new initiatives.

Quick Start

Run the discovery-process workflow to frame hypotheses, interview customers, synthesize insights, and validate experiments before moving to execution.

Frequently Asked Questions about discovery-process

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I structure a continuous discovery process from hypothesis to validation?▼

A continuous discovery process structures product validation through six phases: framing the problem, planning research, conducting customer interviews, synthesizing insights, generating solutions, and documenting outcomes with decision gates.

What is the best way to investigate customer churn and retention issues before committing to a roadmap?▼

Investigating churn and retention requires systematizing discovery activities like problem framing, customer interviews, and affinity mapping to surface insights and prioritize pain points before making go, pivot, or kill roadmap decisions.

How do you conduct and synthesize customer interviews for product management?▼

Customer interview synthesis involves planning research, conducting structured interviews, and applying affinity mapping to identify patterns, surface insights, and generate validated solutions before moving to execution.

When do I need a decision framework for product discovery?▼

A decision framework is needed when exploring new product areas or investigating retention issues, ensuring teams validate the root customer problem and document go, pivot, or kill outcomes before committing to delivery.

Can I use affinity mapping and experiment design to validate new product areas?▼

Affinity mapping and experiment design are integral to validating new product areas, allowing product managers to synthesize interview insights, generate solutions, and test hypotheses before roadmap commitment.

How do I frame product problems and document discovery outcomes for stakeholders?▼

Framing product problems involves structuring hypotheses and planning research, while documenting outcomes requires a reusable discovery summary template to capture outputs, showcase results, and communicate recommendations to stakeholders.

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