grilling

Interrogate plans and decisions one question at a time to uncover assumptions and dependencies.

20|2|Updated Sep 17, 2020

Search Tags:#planning #analysis #clarification #interview #decision-making #stress test

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/QuiiBz/dotfiles --skill grilling-quiibz

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: grilling
Source: https://github.com/QuiiBz/dotfiles/tree/main/.agents/skills/grilling
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/QuiiBz/dotfiles --skill grilling-quiibz

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you rigorously examine a plan, decision, or idea before committing to it, reducing blind spots and surfacing dependencies early.

Core Features & Use Cases

Relentless Interviewing: Asks one focused question at a time to keep the discussion clear and manageable.
Decision Tree Exploration: Walks through each branch of a choice systematically until the underlying assumptions are exposed.
Evidence-Aware Guidance: Looks up facts from the environment when possible instead of making you answer questions that can be resolved directly.
Use Case: Use it when you want to stress-test a product plan, validate a strategy, or pressure-test a decision before moving forward.

Quick Start

Ask the grilling skill to interrogate my plan for launching a new feature, one question at a time.

Frequently Asked Questions about grilling

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I stress-test a product plan before execution?▼

To stress-test a decision, you walk through each branch of a choice systematically until underlying assumptions are exposed. This skill applies relentless one-question-at-a-time interviewing to clarify requirements and reveal weak points.

Can I validate a strategy by exploring decision trees step by step?▼

Validating a strategy through decision tree exploration requires walking through each choice branch systematically. This skill asks one focused question at a time to expose assumptions and dependencies while keeping the discussion manageable.

What is the best way to clarify requirements for operational discussions?▼

Clarifying requirements for operational discussions is achieved through structured decision review and one-question-at-a-time interviewing. This process uncovers hidden dependencies and resolves ambiguities before moving forward.

Do I need to provide all the facts when pressure-testing a decision?▼

You do not need to provide all facts when pressure-testing a decision. The skill looks up facts from the environment when possible instead of making you answer questions that can be resolved directly.

How does one-question-at-a-time interviewing improve decision-making?▼

One-question-at-a-time interviewing improves decision-making by keeping the discussion clear and focused. This method ensures each assumption is systematically exposed and confirmed before proceeding to the next branch of inquiry.

Are there limitations to using one-question-at-a-time interrogation for plans?▼

A limitation of one-question-at-a-time interrogation is that it requires confirmation before proceeding to each next step. While thorough for uncovering dependencies, this structured approach may slow down rapid, high-level brainstorming sessions.