strategy-doc

Generate product strategy documents using Rumelt's Strategy Kernel and Playing to Win.

54|4|Updated Feb 18, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/assimovt/productskills --skill strategy-doc
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Skill: strategy-doc
Source: https://github.com/assimovt/productskills/tree/main/skills/strategy-doc
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/assimovt/productskills --skill strategy-doc

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you create clear, actionable product strategy documents that define specific choices and tradeoffs, moving beyond vague aspirations to concrete plans.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Framework Integration: Leverages Richard Rumelt's Strategy Kernel and Lafley/Martin's Playing to Win framework.
  • Tradeoff Identification: Forces explicit articulation of what the strategy will NOT pursue.
  • Use Case: When tasked with defining the long-term direction for a new product line, use this skill to ensure the strategy is well-defined, defensible, and actionable.

Quick Start

Use the strategy-doc skill to write a product strategy document for a new mobile gaming app.

Frequently Asked Questions about strategy-doc

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

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How do I write a product strategy document that includes clear tradeoffs?

To write a product strategy document with clear tradeoffs, integrate Richard Rumelt's Strategy Kernel and Lafley/Martin's Playing to Win framework. This forces explicit articulation of specific choices and what the strategy will NOT pursue.

What is the Strategy Kernel framework for product direction?

The Strategy Kernel framework for product direction defines a clear diagnosis of challenges, guiding policies, and coherent actions. It moves beyond vague aspirations by forcing specific choices and tradeoffs to create a defensible, actionable plan.

How to define guiding policies and coherent actions for a new product line?

Defining guiding policies and coherent actions requires applying the Playing to Win framework to your product strategy. This establishes a clear diagnosis of the competitive landscape and translates it into specific, actionable choices.

Does this product strategy approach work for setting long-term direction on mobile apps?

Yes, this product strategy approach works for setting long-term direction on mobile apps. By applying the Strategy Kernel, it ensures your mobile product development has a well-defined, defensible, and actionable strategic plan.

What is the best way to articulate what a product strategy will NOT pursue?

The best way to articulate what a product strategy will NOT pursue is through explicit tradeoff identification. Using the Strategy Kernel framework forces you to document these exclusions, moving the plan from vague aspirations to concrete choices.