When is the best time to use this skill?

It is most effective when preparing for a launch, during the final planning stages of a feature, or when you need to stress-test a product strategy to identify overlooked dependencies.

Can this skill analyze external files like PRDs?

Yes, if you provide a PRD or product plan file, the skill will read it thoroughly to understand the product, target market, and key assumptions before starting the analysis.

What output does the pre-mortem skill provide?

It generates a structured markdown document named 'PreMortem-[product-name]-[date].md' containing the risk analysis, categorization, and specific action plans for launch-blocking issues.

How does the skill distinguish between different types of risks?

It uses three categories: Tigers (real problems requiring action), Paper Tigers (valid-looking but overblown concerns), and Elephants (unspoken worries that the team isn't discussing enough).

What is the purpose of a pre-mortem analysis?

A pre-mortem is an exercise where a team imagines a project has failed and works backward to determine what caused that failure, allowing them to prevent those issues in the real world.

Pre-Mortem Risk Analysis

Name: Pre-Mortem Risk Analysis
Author: bowiemax

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生産性とワークフロー

Conducts proactive risk assessments for product launches by identifying and categorizing potential failure points before they occur.

This skill empowers Claude to act as a veteran product manager by performing structured pre-mortem analyses on Product Requirement Documents (PRDs) and launch plans. By imagining a future failure and working backward, the skill identifies 'Tigers' (real risks), 'Paper Tigers' (perceived threats), and 'Elephants' (unspoken concerns), providing a prioritized action plan to mitigate launch-blocking issues. It is an essential tool for stress-testing product strategies, aligning cross-functional teams, and ensuring that critical assumptions are validated before go-live.

主な機能

01Automated analysis of PRDs and launch plans

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03Automatic generation of detailed Markdown reports for team distribution

04Risk categorization using the Tigers, Paper Tigers, and Elephants framework

05Urgency classification for launch-blocking, fast-follow, and trackable items

06Structured action planning with mitigation steps, owners, and deadlines

ユースケース

01Aligning stakeholders on which risks require immediate resource investment versus simple monitoring

02Identifying hidden organizational assumptions within a new product requirement document

03Stress-testing a product launch plan 14 days before scheduled go-live

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add bowiemax/pm-skills pre-mortem

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT