identify-assumptions-new

Identify and map risk-category assumptions for new products.

Updated Apr 8, 2026
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Skill: identify-assumptions-new
Source: https://github.com/martiraste-lgtm/claude-skills/tree/main/pm-product-discovery-identify-assumptions-new
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/martiraste-lgtm/claude-skills --skill identify-assumptions-new-martiraste-lgtm

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Identify risky assumptions for a new product across eight risk categories, enabling structured risk discovery during early concept evaluation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Identify assumptions across eight risk categories: Value, Usability, Viability, Feasibility, Ethics, Go-to-Market, Strategy & Objectives, and Team.
  • Think from three perspectives (Product Manager, Designer, Engineer) to surface failure modes.
  • For each assumption, document confidence and a test plan, enabling prioritized learning.

Quick Start

Describe your product concept and target segment, then identify 8 risk-category assumptions and propose tests for each.

Frequently Asked Questions about identify-assumptions-new

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

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How do I identify risky assumptions for a new product concept?

To identify risky assumptions for a new product, evaluate your concept across eight risk categories: Value, Usability, Viability, Feasibility, Ethics, Go-to-Market, Strategy, and Team. This structured risk discovery surfaces potential failure modes during early concept evaluation.

What risk categories should I evaluate during product discovery?

During product discovery, you should evaluate risk across eight categories: Value, Usability, Viability, Feasibility, Ethics, Go-to-Market, Strategy & Objectives, and Team. Mapping these domains ensures comprehensive risk mitigation for startup ventures and feature concepts.

How can I uncover hidden product failure modes from different perspectives?

You can uncover hidden product failure modes by analyzing assumptions from three distinct perspectives: Product Manager, Designer, and Engineer. This multi-angle approach surfaces diverse risks and generates confidence scores for each identified assumption.

How do I document confidence and test plans for product assumptions?

Document confidence and test plans for product assumptions by mapping each risk category, assigning a confidence score, and proposing a specific test. This enables prioritized learning and structured risk mitigation for new feature concepts.

Does this assumption mapping approach work for startup ventures and new features?

Yes, this assumption mapping approach works for startup ventures and new features. It applies structured risk discovery across eight domains to any new product idea, guiding targeted validation tests and prioritized learning cycles.

When do I need to map assumptions across ethics and go-to-market risks?

You need to map assumptions across ethics and go-to-market risks during early concept evaluation for new products. Identifying these specific risk categories early ensures structured risk discovery and prevents viability or ethical failure modes downstream.