pivot-decision

What problem does it solve?

Provides a structured, evidence-driven process to decide whether to pivot, persevere, or stop a product or feature when intuition and opinion risk derailing the team; replaces gut calls with a reproducible comparison of original hypotheses against real outcomes.

Core Features & Use Cases

• Hypotheses vs Reality: Breaks down original hypotheses, maps observed metrics and customer feedback, and marks each hypothesis as validated, invalidated, or inconclusive.
• Pivot Options Assessment: Evaluates common Lean Startup pivot types (zoom-in/out, customer segment/need, channel, value capture, etc.) with evidence-for, evidence-against, estimated effort, and risk.
• Decision & Next Steps: Produces a scored recommendation (persevere, pivot to X, or stop), concrete decision criteria, milestones, and immediate next actions for the team.
• Use Case: Use when key metrics consistently miss targets, customer feedback contradicts assumptions, at planned evaluation checkpoints, or when direction debates stall progress.

Quick Start

Run the pivot-decision skill with current metrics, original hypotheses, and any customer research attached to generate a scored Pivot Decision Document and recommended next steps.