skills.rest
David-Precoil
David-PrecoilCOMMUNITY
Explore all skills by this author →
WebsiteGitHub

precoil-emt

Guide users through Extract, Map, and Test to identify and pressure-test risky assumptions.

55|7|Updated Mar 9, 2026
Search Tags:#strategy#product development#risk assessment#assumption testing#experimentation#business ideas
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/David-Precoil/testing-business-ideas-with-claude --skill precoil-emt-david-precoil
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: precoil-emt
Source: https://github.com/David-Precoil/testing-business-ideas-with-claude/tree/main
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/David-Precoil/testing-business-ideas-with-claude --skill precoil-emt-david-precoil

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps users identify and mitigate the riskiest assumptions within any new business idea, strategy, or initiative before significant resources are committed.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Assumption Extraction: Surfaces potential failure points across Desirability, Viability, and Feasibility.
  • Risk Mapping: Critiques user-created assumption maps to prioritize critical areas.
  • Experiment Design: Generates structured experiment briefs to test high-risk assumptions.
  • Use Case: A product manager has a new feature idea and wants to understand its potential pitfalls and how to validate them before development.

Quick Start

Run EMT on this idea: "A subscription box for artisanal dog treats."

Frequently Asked Questions about precoil-emt

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

FAQPage Schema
What is assumption testing for business ideas and why do I need it?▼

Assumption testing identifies and pressure-tests the riskiest hypotheses behind business ideas across desirability, viability, and feasibility before committing significant resources to development.

How do I identify the riskiest assumptions in a new product strategy?▼

You identify riskiest assumptions in a product strategy by using the Extract, Map, and Test system to surface potential failure points, critique the assumption map, and generate structured experiment briefs for validation.

Can I use this methodology to validate a new feature idea before development?▼

Yes, product managers can validate new feature ideas by articulating the concept for structured analysis, which surfaces potential pitfalls and generates experiment briefs to test high-risk assumptions before development begins.

What is the best way to map business risks across desirability, viability, and feasibility?▼

The best way to map business risks is extracting assumptions across desirability, viability, and feasibility dimensions, then critiquing the mapped assumptions to prioritize critical areas for targeted experimentation.

When should I run experiment briefs for risk assessment instead of building a prototype?▼

You should run experiment briefs for risk assessment before prototyping when you need to validate high-risk assumptions and mitigate potential failure points in a business idea or initiative prior to any resource commitment.

Related Skills

Explore More Product & Management Skills→
shalevaminshalevamin

identify-assumptions-new

Identify risky assumptions for new product ideas across eight risk categories.

Community
Intermediate
devmuslimdevmuslim

Experimentation

Guide hypothesis formulation and risk-based experiment design for product development.

Community
Intermediate
SharkniaSharknia

feature-planner

Define phase-based feature planning workflows with quality gates and stakeholder approval.

Community
Advanced
deanpetersdeanpeters
6.4k

pestel-analysis

Assess macro-environmental factors across six PESTEL categories for strategic planning.

Community
Basic