How does this help with AI-assisted project management?

It provides Claude with a mental model to evaluate project requirements and architectural decisions through a strategic lens rather than just looking at technical implementation.

What is the 'Kernel' in this strategy framework?

The Kernel consists of three elements: a Diagnosis that defines the challenge, a Guiding Policy for dealing with it, and a set of Coherent Actions to carry out the policy.

When should I use the Good Strategy/Bad Strategy skill?

Use it during annual planning, when responding to competitive threats, or whenever your current strategy feels like a list of buzzwords without a clear path forward.

How does this skill differ from setting simple business goals?

Unlike goals, which are just desired outcomes, this skill focuses on the 'how'—identifying specific obstacles and the coordinated actions required to overcome them.

Good Strategy/Bad Strategy

Name: Good Strategy/Bad Strategy
Author: lev-os

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生产力与工作流

Crafts coherent strategies by diagnosing core challenges, formulating guiding policies, and designing coordinated actions.

This skill implements Richard Rumelt’s renowned 'Good Strategy/Bad Strategy' framework to help teams and individuals move beyond mere aspirations and fluff. By focusing on a 'kernel' consisting of a rigorous diagnosis of the situation, a high-level guiding policy, and specific, coherent actions, it provides a structured approach to solving complex problems and gaining a competitive advantage. It is particularly useful during strategic planning cycles, product development, or when an organization needs to align resources against significant obstacles rather than just listing desired outcomes.

主要功能

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02Identifies the 'Kernel' of a strategy: Diagnosis, Guiding Policy, and Coherent Actions.

03Ensures strategic actions are mutually reinforcing and resource-feasible.

04Distinguishes between genuine strategy and 'fluff' or mere goals.

05Facilitates identification of critical leverage points and bottlenecks in complex situations.

06Detects common 'bad strategy' patterns like ignoring obstacles or analysis without judgment.

使用场景

01Auditing existing corporate strategies to identify gaps between high-level vision and tactical execution.

02Aligning cross-functional teams on a single, coherent approach to a complex organizational or technical crisis.

03Developing a multi-year product roadmap that addresses specific market threats and internal constraints.

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add lev-os/agents good-strategy-bad-strategy

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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