hard-call

Name: hard-call
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Author: jmigrala

Guide leaders through high-stakes decisions using a six-step framework.

Updated Oct 30, 2025

Search Tags:#leadership #reversibility #strategic-planning #communication-plan #stakeholder-impact #hard-decisions

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npx skills add https://github.com/jmigrala/priceyourfence --skill hard-call-jmigrala

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: hard-call
Source: https://github.com/jmigrala/priceyourfence/tree/main/.agents/skills/executive-mentor/skills/hard-call
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jmigrala/priceyourfence --skill hard-call-jmigrala

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Helps leaders make tough, high-stakes decisions when there is no clearly right option.

Core Features & Use Cases

Structured six-step decision framework including reversibility, 10/10/10, Andy Grove test, stakeholder impact mapping, pre-announcement, and a formal communication plan.
Guidance for evaluating impact on stakeholders and planning the implementation.
Real-world use cases for executive decisions like layoffs, pivots, or founder exits.

Quick Start

State the decision clearly, then follow the six-step framework to determine the best course of action.

Frequently Asked Questions about hard-call

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

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How do I make hard decisions when there is no clearly right option?▼

To make hard decisions with no right answer, apply a structured framework evaluating reversibility, 10/10/10 impact, stakeholder mapping, and external perspective to weigh trade-offs objectively. This enforces clear criteria for high-stakes choices.

What is the best way to plan communication for a company pivot or layoffs?▼

The best way to plan communication for layoffs or pivots is using a formal communication plan with pre-announcement steps and stakeholder impact mapping. This ensures messaging addresses all affected parties systematically.

Does this decision framework work for existential business choices like a founder exit?▼

Yes, this decision framework works for existential business choices like founder exits, layoffs, or pivots. It guides leaders through high-stakes trade-offs using criteria such as the Andy Grove test and reversibility analysis.

How do I use the 10/10/10 rule and stakeholder mapping for strategic planning?▼

To use the 10/10/10 rule and stakeholder mapping for strategic planning, evaluate the decision's impact across ten minutes, ten months, and ten years, while explicitly mapping consequences for each stakeholder group to guide implementation.

When should I not use a structured framework for leadership decisions?▼

You should not use a structured framework for leadership decisions when facing routine operational choices that have clearly correct answers and lack significant trade-offs, as the six-step process is designed for high-stakes situations requiring weighed alternatives.