working-backwards

Name: working-backwards
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Author: Refound

Guide product teams through Working Backwards PR/FAQ and backcasting.

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npx skills add https://github.com/RefoundAI/lenny-skills --skill working-backwards-refoundai

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Skill: working-backwards
Source: https://github.com/RefoundAI/lenny-skills/tree/main/skills/working-backwards
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/RefoundAI/lenny-skills --skill working-backwards-refoundai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

Product teams frequently struggle to articulate customer value and align cross-functional plans before building. The Working Backwards approach helps structure problem framing, a PR/FAQ, and a future-state plan to reduce misalignment and accelerate decision-making.

Core Features & Use Cases

Problem-first framing: Start with the customer pain and define clear success criteria.
PR/FAQ drafting: Create a mock press release and FAQ to crystallize the value proposition and execution plan.
Future-state backcasting: Visualize an ideal outcome and map backward to actionable steps.
Decision guardrails: Apply three tests to assess scale, strategic fit, and a viable plan.

Quick Start

Draft a PR/FAQ for your proposed product by starting with the customer problem paragraph and outlining the ideal future state.

Frequently Asked Questions about working-backwards

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What is the Working Backwards method for product strategy?▼

The Working Backwards method is a product strategy approach that starts with the customer problem, drafts a mock PR/FAQ to crystallize value propositions, and uses future-state backcasting to plan actionable steps backward from an ideal outcome.

How do I write a PR/FAQ for a new product feature?▼

To write a PR/FAQ, start by framing the customer problem paragraph, outline the ideal future state, draft a mock press release to articulate the value proposition, and create an FAQ to detail the execution plan and address potential questions.

When should I use backcasting to plan a product roadmap?▼

Use backcasting when defining new products, drafting PR/FAQs, or planning from a future state to clarify value propositions and align cross-functional teams before building, reducing misalignment and accelerating decision-making.

What are the three tests in the Working Backwards approach?▼

The three tests in the Working Backwards approach serve as decision guardrails to assess scale, strategic fit, and whether there is a viable plan, helping product teams triage ideas and structure problem-first framing effectively.

Can I use Working Backwards for cross-functional product alignment?▼

Yes, Working Backwards is designed to help product teams articulate customer value and align cross-functional plans before building, using problem-first framing and a PR/FAQ to reduce misalignment and accelerate decision-making.

Does the Working Backwards approach require any specific dependencies?▼

No, the Working Backwards approach requires no specific dependencies, allowing product teams to apply problem-first framing, PR/FAQ drafting, and future-state backcasting directly to their product strategy planning.