strategic-brieflisted

# Strategic Brief ## Usage **When to use:** Before writing a full PRD — when you need alignment on a direction or sign-off to proceed. Not a PRD (no implementation detail), not a status update (forward-looking only), not a slide deck (prose forces precision). **Inputs:** Feature, problem statement, or initiative — rough is fine. **Output:** 1–2 page narrative with Job Story, problem, solution, metrics, and a specific ask. **Template:** `templates/strategic-brief.md` **Mode selection:** | Use `alignment` when | Use `exec` when | |---|---| | Getting team buy-in on a direction | Seeking C-suite/board go/no-go | | Scoping an idea before committing | Requesting resourcing or budget | | Early-stage, limited data | Significant decision with real tradeoffs | Before writing anything, confirm: What is the one decision the reader needs to make? What's the specific ask? If you can't answer both, you're not ready to write. --- Read `templates/strategic-brief.md` now. It supports two modes — alignment (team buy-in) and exec (C-suite sign-off). Select the mode based on context, then generate a filled-in copy of the template. For exec mode, include the exec-only sections at the bottom of the template. If the file cannot be read, say: "I can't access `templates/strategic-brief.md` from here. Two options — **1) Paste the template** (find it at `templates/strategic-brief.md` in the repo) and I'll fill it in correctly, or **2) Continue without it** and I'll write a solid strategic brief