working-backwards

Define new products and features through internal press releases and FAQs.

Updated Mar 14, 2026

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npx skills add https://github.com/MrAlexisCord/chatbot-prototype --skill working-backwards-mralexiscord

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Skill: working-backwards
Source: https://github.com/MrAlexisCord/chatbot-prototype/tree/main/.agents/skills/working-backwards
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/MrAlexisCord/chatbot-prototype --skill working-backwards-mralexiscord

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps define new products or features by focusing on customer problems and desired outcomes before development, preventing wasted resources on solutions without clear value.

Core Features & Use Cases

Customer-Centric Product Definition: Forces clarity on customer needs and value proposition.
Internal Press Release & FAQ: Uses Amazon's proven method to articulate the product vision.
Stakeholder Alignment: Creates a shared understanding of what is being built and why.
Use Case: Before building a new mobile app feature, use this skill to draft a press release announcing its customer benefits and an FAQ addressing potential questions, ensuring the feature solves a real problem.

Quick Start

Use the working backwards skill to help define a new product.

Frequently Asked Questions about working-backwards

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

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What is the working backwards product definition method?▼

Working backwards is a customer-centric product development methodology that defines new products by articulating customer problems and desired outcomes through internal press releases and FAQs before development begins.

How do I draft a press release for a new product feature?▼

To draft an internal press release, start by articulating the product vision and customer benefits. This approach forces clarity on customer needs and value proposition to ensure the feature solves a real problem before development.

How does the PR FAQ method help with stakeholder alignment?▼

The PR FAQ method helps achieve stakeholder alignment by creating a shared understanding of what is being built and why, using an internal press release and FAQ to articulate the product vision and address potential questions.

When should I use working backwards to evaluate product ideation?▼

You should use working backwards for product ideation and evaluation before committing development resources. It prevents wasted effort on solutions without clear value by forcing clarity on customer needs and desired outcomes upfront.

Can I use working backwards for any new product or feature definition?▼

Yes, you can use working backwards for any new product or feature definition. It is designed to help define products by starting with the customer, ensuring any new mobile app feature or service solves a real problem.