How does this skill handle stakeholder disagreements?

The framework includes a specific section for 'Dissenting Views,' ensuring that all perspectives are recorded and addressed during the evaluation process rather than ignored.

What is a Product Decision Record (PDR)?

A PDR is a standardized document generated by this skill that captures the context, constraints, options considered, and the final rationale for a product choice to ensure future traceability.

What is the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 decisions?

Type 1 decisions are irreversible 'one-way doors' requiring deep analysis, while Type 2 decisions are reversible 'two-way doors' that should be made quickly to maintain velocity.

Can I use this for technical engineering decisions?

Absolutely. While designed for product management, the structured criteria and evaluation steps are ideal for technical architecture tradeoffs and engineering prioritizations.

Product Decision Framework

Name: Product Decision Framework
Author: Microck

byMicrock

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Productivity & Workflow

Streamlines complex product management tradeoffs through structured decision-making frameworks and standardized documentation templates.

The Product Decision Framework skill provides a comprehensive meta-framework for navigating high-stakes product choices and stakeholder alignment. By implementing proven methodologies like the Bezos Type 1/Type 2 door framework and distinguishing between decision quality and outcomes, it helps teams shift from intuitive guesswork to rigorous, data-informed strategies. It automates the generation of Product Decision Records (PDRs), enabling teams to document rationales, evaluate options via weighted criteria, and capture dissenting views to foster transparency and organizational learning.

Key Features

01Best practices for differentiating between data-driven and data-informed approaches

022 GitHub stars

03Weighted criteria matrix for objective comparison of competing priorities

04Structured 5-step analysis framework for framing, generating, and evaluating options

05Bezos Type 1/Type 2 classification to determine decision speed and reversibility

06Automated Product Decision Record (PDR) generation for historical documentation

Use Cases

01Prioritizing product roadmap features based on revenue impact and strategic goals

02Aligning cross-functional stakeholders on high-stakes, irreversible strategic pivots

03Evaluating Build vs. Buy scenarios for internal tools or third-party integrations

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add microck/opendots-microck flpbalada-making-product-decisions

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

Key Features

01Best practices for differentiating between data-driven and data-informed approaches

022 GitHub stars

03Weighted criteria matrix for objective comparison of competing priorities

04Structured 5-step analysis framework for framing, generating, and evaluating options

05Bezos Type 1/Type 2 classification to determine decision speed and reversibility

06Automated Product Decision Record (PDR) generation for historical documentation

Use Cases

01Prioritizing product roadmap features based on revenue impact and strategic goals

02Aligning cross-functional stakeholders on high-stakes, irreversible strategic pivots

03Evaluating Build vs. Buy scenarios for internal tools or third-party integrations

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add microck/opendots-microck flpbalada-making-product-decisions

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT