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making-product-decisions

Frame and document product decisions using Type 1 and Type 2 frameworks.

5|Updated Oct 17, 2011
Search Tags:#decision making#product management#prioritization#framework#product strategy#stakeholder alignment
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/klen/dotfiles --skill making-product-decisions-klen
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: making-product-decisions
Source: https://github.com/klen/dotfiles/tree/main/.config/opencode/skills/making-product-decisions
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/klen/dotfiles --skill making-product-decisions-klen

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a structured framework to navigate complex product decisions, ensuring clarity, alignment, and better outcomes by moving beyond intuition and gut feelings.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured Decision Framework: Guides users through framing, option generation, criteria setting, and evaluation.
  • Decision Types: Differentiates between reversible (Type 2) and irreversible (Type 1) decisions for appropriate speed and rigor.
  • Data-Informed Approach: Balances data with judgment for effective decision-making.
  • Use Case: When deciding whether to build a new feature or improve an existing one, use this Skill to systematically evaluate options against defined criteria like user impact, development effort, and strategic alignment.

Quick Start

Use the making-product-decisions skill to help frame a decision about prioritizing feature A versus feature B.

Frequently Asked Questions about making-product-decisions

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I make better product decisions when prioritizing competing features?▼

Product decision frameworks help you systematically evaluate competing options against defined criteria like user impact and development effort, moving beyond intuition. This approach ensures stakeholder alignment and balances data with judgment for effective prioritization.

What's the best way to document a product decision for stakeholder alignment?▼

Documenting product decisions requires a structured framework that captures the framing, generated options, set criteria, and final evaluation. This ensures stakeholder alignment by making the rationale transparent and facilitating learning from past choices.

How do I know when to use a Type 1 versus Type 2 decision framework?▼

Type 1 and Type 2 decision frameworks differentiate between irreversible and reversible choices to apply appropriate speed and rigor. Use Type 1 for high-stakes irreversible decisions requiring rigorous evaluation, and Type 2 for reversible decisions demanding faster action.

Can I integrate Jobs-to-be-Done and Hypothesis Trees into my product strategy decisions?▼

Jobs-to-be-Done and Hypothesis Trees integrate directly into product strategy decisions to provide a data-informed foundation. This combination balances quantitative data with qualitative judgment to systematically frame options and evaluate strategic alignment.

How do I evaluate feature development options against strategic alignment criteria?▼

Evaluating feature development options against strategic alignment involves applying a structured decision framework to compare competing choices. You define specific criteria like user impact and development effort, then systematically score each option to guide prioritization.

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