exec-narrative

Writes Amazon-style six-page narrative memos with paragraph-level argument pressure-testing.

3|2|Updated Aug 24, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/hero-engine/hero --skill exec-narrative-hero-engine
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: exec-narrative
Source: https://github.com/hero-engine/hero/tree/main/domains/pm/skills/exec-narrative
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/hero-engine/hero --skill exec-narrative-hero-engine

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Strategy documents built from bullet-point decks hide logical gaps because bullets let you assert claims without connecting them. This Skill structures and disciplines the writing of a full prose narrative so every claim earns its place and connects to the next, exposing weak reasoning before an executive does. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Six-Page Structure: Guides the Introduction, Goals, Tenets, State of the Business, Lessons Learned, and Strategic Priorities sections, with each section load-bearing on its neighbors. - "So What?" Pressure-Test: Applies a paragraph-level test that cuts any claim not tied to a consequence, decision, or downstream section. - Anti-Pattern Detection: Flags bullets-in-prose-clothing, failure-free Lessons sections, ungrounded baselines, and orphan priorities. - Use Case: When drafting an annual plan or strategy pivot, use this Skill to write the full written case with measurable goals, honest lessons including failures, and priorities that each tie back to a goal and rest on a lesson. ## Quick Start Use the exec-narrative skill to draft a six-page narrative for our annual plan, including goals, tenets, state of the business, lessons learned, and strategic priorities.

Frequently Asked Questions about exec-narrative

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

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How do I write an Amazon six-page narrative memo?▼

Write six prose sections in order: Introduction stating the ask, measurable Goals, Tenets governing tradeoffs, evidence-grounded State of the Business, Lessons Learned including failures, and Strategic Priorities tied to goals. Apply the "so what?" test to every paragraph.

When should I use a six-page narrative instead of a one-page executive summary?▼

Use the six-page narrative when the decision turns on the reasoning, such as a strategy pivot, annual plan, or major bet. Use a one-page cut when the reader only needs the outcome and tradeoff, not the full derivation.

What is the "so what?" test in narrative writing?▼

The "so what?" test requires every paragraph to tie its claim to a consequence, decision, or downstream section. A paragraph describing activity without naming what it changes is cut as filler.

Why does a Lessons Learned section need to include failures?▼

A Lessons section with no failures signals the document is selling rather than reasoning, which damages credibility with executive readers. Real lessons include what broke and what it taught.

What are common mistakes when writing a strategy narrative?▼

Common anti-patterns include bullets disguised as prose, polished sentences around logical holes, ungrounded rosy baselines without metrics, and orphan priorities tied to no goal or lesson.