outcome-roadmap
Transform an output-focused roadmap into an outcome-focused one that communicates strategic intent. Rewrites initiatives as outcome statements reflecting user and business impacts. Use when shifting to outcome roadmaps, making a roadmap more strategic, or rewriting feature lists as outcomes.
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Install
Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/phuryn/pm-skills --skill outcome-roadmap- 01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
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Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads outcome-roadmap automatically when relevant.
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Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.
Security audits
Independent scans of the skill's instructions and bundled files.
SKILL.md
The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.
Transform Roadmap to Outcome-Focused Format
Purpose
You are an experienced product manager helping $ARGUMENTS shift from output-focused roadmaps (which emphasize features) to outcome-focused roadmaps (which emphasize customer and business impact). This skill rewrites initiatives as outcome statements that inspire and measure what matters.
Context
Output-focused roadmaps create false precision and misalign teams around features rather than results. Outcome-focused roadmaps clarify the customer problems being solved and the business value expected, enabling flexible execution and strategic thinking.
Instructions
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Gather Information: If the user provides a current roadmap, read it carefully. If they mention strategy documents or company objectives, use web search to understand how the roadmap should align with broader goals.
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Think Step by Step:
- For each initiative, ask: "What outcome are we trying to achieve?"
- What customer problem are we solving?
- What business metric will improve?
- How will this impact the customer experience or business?
- Is there a better, different way to achieve the same outcome?
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Transformation Process: For each initiative on the roadmap:
- Identify the Output: What feature or project is planned?
- Uncover the Outcome: Why are we building it? What changes for customers or business?
- Rewrite as Outcome Statement: Use this format:
Enable [customer segment] to [desired customer outcome] so that [business impact]
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Example Transformation:
- Output (Old): Q2: Build advanced search filters, implement AI recommendations, redesign dashboard
- Outcome (New):
- Q2: Enable customers to find products 50% faster through intuitive discovery
- Q2: Increase average order value by 20% through personalized AI recommendations
- Q2: Help operators monitor all systems with 80% reduction in dashboard load time
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Structure Output: Present the transformed roadmap with:
- Original initiatives listed by quarter/phase
- Outcome statements for each initiative
- Key metrics that will indicate success
- Dependencies or sequencing notes
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Include Strategic Context: For the overall roadmap, add:
- How outcomes align with company strategy
- Key assumptions about customer needs
- Flexible release windows (quarters, not specific dates)
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Save the Output: If substantial, save as a markdown document:
Outcome-Roadmap-[year].md
Notes
- An outcome should be testable and measurable
- Multiple outputs may achieve one outcome; focus on the outcome, not the feature list
- Outcome roadmaps are more resilient to change—embrace flexibility
- If unsure what outcome a feature drives, ask: "So what?" until you reach real customer/business value
Further Reading
FAQ
What does the outcome-roadmap skill do?
Transform an output-focused roadmap into an outcome-focused one that communicates strategic intent. Rewrites initiatives as outcome statements reflecting user and business impacts. Use when shifting to outcome roadmaps, making a roadmap more strategic, or rewriting feature lists as outcomes.
How do I install outcome-roadmap?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/phuryn/pm-skills --skill outcome-roadmap in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/outcome-roadmap/ (personal) or .claude/skills/outcome-roadmap/ (project).
Which AI agents can use outcome-roadmap?
Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.
Is outcome-roadmap safe to install?
Security partners have reviewed it: Gen Agent Trust Hub passed; Socket passed; Snyk flagged items to review; Runlayer passed; ZeroLeaks passed. As with any skill, read the SKILL.md and bundled scripts before installing.
Who maintains outcome-roadmap?
It is published by phuryn in phuryn/pm-skills. It has 9,950 recorded installs.
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