From flywheel-pm
Evaluate product opportunities using the 5-question customer problem framework, business context analysis, and prioritization matrices. Use when assessing whether an idea is worth pursuing.
How this skill is triggered — by the user, by Claude, or both
Slash command
/flywheel-pm:opportunity-evaluationThe summary Claude sees in its skill listing — used to decide when to auto-load this skill
Provide structured frameworks for evaluating product opportunities from raw signals to prioritized initiatives.
Provide structured frameworks for evaluating product opportunities from raw signals to prioritized initiatives.
What is the problem?
Who are we solving it for?
How does it impact strategy?
How do we know this is a problem?
Why do we think this is happening?
| Type | Starts With | Investigation Direction |
|---|---|---|
| User insight | What (observed behavior) | Validate: Is this a real problem? Find: Who, where, why |
| Data insight | Where (metric anomaly) | Investigate: What's causing it? Find: What, who, why |
| Competitive | External pressure | Assess: Is this relevant? Decide: React or ignore |
| Strategic | Business direction | Map: What customer problem aligns? |
Monetization Potential:
Strategic Fit:
Competitive Pressure:
| Factor | Question |
|---|---|
| Impact potential | How big is the expected return? |
| Time to return | How quickly will we see results? |
| Compounding vs linear | Does this enable future bets or is it one-time value? |
| Multi-outcome impact | Does it serve multiple business objectives? |
| Order of operations | Must this happen before other things can? |
| Type | Definition | Implication |
|---|---|---|
| Differentiator | Unique advantage competitors don't have | Build and market aggressively |
| MMR | Minimum market requirement to compete | Must have but don't over-invest |
| Neutralizer | Catches up to competitor advantage | Build to parity, not beyond |
Good HMW statements are:
Examples:
npx claudepluginhub abhitsian/compound-pm-marketplace --plugin flywheel-pmBuilds an Opportunity Solution Tree from stakeholder requests, mapping outcomes to opportunities, solutions, and tests for structured product discovery.
Frames product design problems before solutions exist through research synthesis, opportunity sizing, hypothesis definition, project scoping, and customer journey mapping.