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tool-foundation-sprint-approach-options

Generates 3 to 7 one-page approach summaries during Foundation Sprint Day 2 morning.

640|81|Updated Jan 9, 2026
Search Tags:#differentiation#facilitation# ideation#Product Strategy#decider#foundation sprint#approach generation
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/product-on-purpose/pm-skills --skill tool-foundation-sprint-approach-options
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Skill: tool-foundation-sprint-approach-options
Source: https://github.com/product-on-purpose/pm-skills/tree/main/skills/tool-foundation-sprint-approach-options
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/product-on-purpose/pm-skills --skill tool-foundation-sprint-approach-options

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Teams running a Foundation Sprint often anchor on their first idea and skip exploring alternatives, leading to weak strategic bets. This Skill forces structured generation of multiple candidate approaches before the team converges on a top bet.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured Ideation Sequence: Runs a 75-minute facilitated session covering framing, silent ideation, clustering, one-page summarization, and cross-review.
  • Anti-Anchoring Enforcement: Enforces a minimum of 3 and maximum of 7 approaches, each required to serve both committed differentiators and include a visual sketch.
  • Decider Checkpoint: Produces a signed Decider sign-off confirming the approach set is stable before Magic Lenses evaluation begins.
  • Use Case: A product team that finished Day 1 of a Foundation Sprint uses this Skill on Day 2 morning to turn their differentiation commitments into 5 candidate product approaches, each summarized on one page, ready for afternoon scoring.

Quick Start

Run the Foundation Sprint approach options move to generate 3 to 7 one-page approach summaries from our Day 1 differentiation artifacts.

Frequently Asked Questions about tool-foundation-sprint-approach-options

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I run the approach options step in a Foundation Sprint?▼

Run a 75-minute facilitated session: restate the differentiation boundary, hold silent ideation for 15-20 minutes, cluster candidates and narrow to 3-7 via Decider call, write one-page summaries for each, then cross-review the set before Decider sign-off.

How many approaches should a Foundation Sprint generate?▼

Generate a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 7 approaches. Fewer than 3 indicates first-idea anchoring, while more than 7 means the team is generating features rather than strategic approaches.

What goes into a one-page approach summary?▼

Each summary includes a label, a one-sentence description of what it is, a short rationale paragraph citing customer value, a simple sketch or visual description, and lines explaining how it serves both chosen differentiators.

When should I not use the approach options move?▼

Skip it if Day 1 differentiation is unresolved, since approaches would miss the strategic position. Also avoid it when the team refuses to generate alternatives or when more than 7 approaches emerge organically.

What is the difference between an approach and a feature in a Foundation Sprint?▼

An approach is a strategic path, such as making capture the home screen, while a feature is an implementation detail like adding a settings screen. The skill rejects feature-level candidates and enforces strategic-path framing.

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