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tool-foundation-sprint-differentiation

Facilitates Foundation Sprint Day 1 differentiation scoring, 2x2 positioning, and Mini Manifesto creation.

640|81|Updated Jan 9, 2026
Search Tags:#positioning#differentiation#facilitation#decision principles#Product Strategy#foundation sprint#mini manifesto
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npx skills add https://github.com/product-on-purpose/pm-skills --skill tool-foundation-sprint-differentiation
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Skill: tool-foundation-sprint-differentiation
Source: https://github.com/product-on-purpose/pm-skills/tree/main/skills/tool-foundation-sprint-differentiation
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/product-on-purpose/pm-skills --skill tool-foundation-sprint-differentiation

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Teams finishing the morning Basics phase of a Foundation Sprint often struggle to convert their customer, problem, and competitor frame into a committed strategic position, ending Day 1 with vague aspirations instead of defensible differentiation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Differentiator Scoring: Generates and scores 8-15 candidate differentiators on customer pull, team deliverability, and defensibility to surface the strongest options.
  • 2x2 Positioning Chart: Plots the two committed differentiators against the competitor set from Basics to identify unoccupied market space.
  • Decision Principles and Mini Manifesto: Converts the chosen position into 3-5 operational decision rules and a one-page strategic summary signed by the Decider.
  • Use Case: A product team running a two-day Foundation Sprint uses this skill on Day 1 afternoon to move from a signed Basics artifact to a committed strategic position before tackling Approach Options the next morning.

Quick Start

Run the Foundation Sprint differentiation move using our signed Basics artifact to score differentiator candidates, choose two differentiators, plot the 2x2 chart, and draft the Mini Manifesto.

Frequently Asked Questions about tool-foundation-sprint-differentiation

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

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How do I run the differentiation step of a Foundation Sprint?▼

Run differentiation on Day 1 afternoon after the Basics artifact is signed. Generate 8-15 candidate differentiators, score them on customer pull, deliverability, and defensibility, then use note-and-vote to commit to two before plotting the 2x2 chart.

What makes a good differentiator in a Foundation Sprint?▼

A good differentiator is customer-perceived, deliverable by the team, and hard to copy. Marketing claims like "best in class" or internal qualities like clean architecture are rejected because customers cannot observe them.

When should I not use the Foundation Sprint differentiation skill?▼

Skip it when Basics is unresolved, when differentiators are pre-chosen and only need ratification, or when an existing differentiation from a prior sprint still holds. In the last case, use Magic Lenses directly with the existing position.

What is a Mini Manifesto in a Foundation Sprint?▼

A Mini Manifesto is a one-page strategic summary written in the team's voice naming the customer, problem, position, and explicitly what the product is not. The Decider authors or co-authors it and signs it as the Day 1 strategic summary.

How long does Foundation Sprint differentiation take?▼

The full sequence is timeboxed at 150 minutes across six steps: candidate generation, scoring, note-and-vote selection, 2x2 chart plotting, decision principles, and the Mini Manifesto. It ends with a Decider checkpoint sign-off.

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