What does MECE stand for in this skill?

MECE stands for Mutually Exclusive and Collectively Exhaustive. It ensures that your analytical categories do not overlap and that together they cover 100% of the possible problem space.

How many drivers does this skill generate?

The skill typically proposes 6 to 8 drivers, which is the optimal range for comprehensive analysis without becoming unmanageable.

What is the HEAD framework?

The HEAD (High-Efficiency Analytic Decision-making) framework is a structured methodology created by Philip Mudd to improve the speed and accuracy of intelligence analysis.

Do I need to run other skills before this one?

Yes, it is recommended to have a defined analytical question (Step 1 of HEAD) before running the identify-drivers skill.

HEAD Driver Identification

Name: HEAD Driver Identification
Author: jordangaston

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Productivity & Workflow

Proposes mutually exclusive and collectively exhaustive categorical dimensions to structure complex intelligence analysis using the HEAD framework.

This skill implements Step 2 of Philip Mudd’s HEAD (High-Efficiency Analytic Decision-making) framework, transforming Claude into a structured intelligence analyst. It helps users decompose complex analytical questions into 6–8 specific drivers—categorical dimensions that dictate the final answer. By enforcing the MECE (Mutually Exclusive, Collectively Exhaustive) principle, the skill ensures that the problem space is fully covered without overlap, providing a rigorous logical foundation for subsequent data collection and metric establishment.

Key Features

010 GitHub stars

02Provides transparent reasoning for selected and excluded dimensions

03Facilitates iterative refinement through user feedback and validation

04Presents drivers in a structured table with descriptions and significance

05Generates 6-8 MECE drivers for any analytical question

06Integrates seamlessly with the writing-clearly-and-concisely skill

Use Cases

01Setting the stage for quantitative data collection by defining qualitative dimensions

02Ensuring comprehensive coverage in intelligence reporting and strategic planning

03Deconstructing complex business or security problems into structured categories

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add jordangaston/claude-plugins identify-drivers

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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