strategy-kernel

Guide creation of a Rumelt-style strategy kernel with diagnosis, policy, and actions.

1|Updated May 13, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/argen/hornero --skill strategy-kernel
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Skill: strategy-kernel
Source: https://github.com/argen/hornero/tree/main/roles/product-manager/skills/strategy-kernel
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/argen/hornero --skill strategy-kernel

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill assists product managers in producing and critiquing Rumelt-style strategy kernels, addressing the need for a structured, actionable strategy artifact.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Strategy Kernel Production: Guides through creating a diagnosis, guiding policy, and coherent actions.
  • Critiquing and Validation: Applies Rumelt's diagnostics to ensure the kernel's quality.
  • Use Case: When a product manager needs to develop a strategy kernel for a new project or review an existing one to ensure it's well-structured and actionable.

Quick Start

Run the strategy-kernel skill to generate a strategy kernel for your product.

Frequently Asked Questions about strategy-kernel

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

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What is a Rumelt strategy kernel and when do I need one for product management?

To craft a strategy kernel, you must guide the process through three stages: formulating a diagnosis of the challenge, defining a guiding policy, and outlining coherent actions. This ensures your product strategy moves from abstract goals to concrete steps.

How do I critique an existing product strategy using Rumelt's framework?

To critique an existing product strategy, you apply Rumelt's diagnostic criteria to validate the strategy kernel's quality. This process evaluates whether your diagnosis, guiding policy, and actions are structurally sound, actionable, and coherent.

Do I need prior strategic thinking experience to use the Rumelt framework for product strategy?

Yes, applying the Rumelt framework requires a clear understanding of product challenges and strategic thinking. This prerequisite ensures you can effectively translate your product management context into a structured diagnosis and actionable guiding policy.

What are the limitations of using a strategy kernel for product management?

The strategy kernel approach is limited by its requirement for a deep understanding of specific product challenges. Without clear strategic thinking and well-defined product context, the resulting diagnosis, guiding policy, and actions may lack the necessary coherence and actionable value.