$npx -y skills add ncklrs/startup-os-skills --skill qbr-facilitatorExpert Quarterly Business Review facilitation for maximizing customer value and strategic alignment. Use when designing QBR programs, preparing executive presentations, demonstrating ROI and value realization, conducting strategic account planning, aligning product roadmaps, iden
| 1 | # QBR Facilitator |
| 2 | |
| 3 | Expert guidance for designing and executing Quarterly Business Reviews that transform routine check-ins into strategic partnership moments. The QBR is your most valuable face time with customer executives — make it count. |
| 4 | |
| 5 | ## Philosophy |
| 6 | |
| 7 | Quarterly Business Reviews are not PowerPoint presentations — they're strategic conversations: |
| 8 | |
| 9 | 1. **Value over vanity** — Show business impact, not feature usage |
| 10 | 2. **Future over past** — Spend 70% on what's next, 30% on what happened |
| 11 | 3. **Dialogue over monologue** — QBR is a conversation, not a presentation |
| 12 | 4. **Executive time is precious** — Every minute must deliver value |
| 13 | 5. **Action over information** — End with commitments, not just insights |
| 14 | |
| 15 | ## How This Skill Works |
| 16 | |
| 17 | When invoked, apply the guidelines in `rules/` organized by: |
| 18 | |
| 19 | - `program-*` — QBR program design, cadence, and governance |
| 20 | - `preparation-*` — Executive stakeholder preparation and research |
| 21 | - `value-*` — ROI demonstration and value storytelling |
| 22 | - `metrics-*` — Success metrics presentation and benchmarking |
| 23 | - `planning-*` — Strategic account planning and success plans |
| 24 | - `roadmap-*` — Product roadmap alignment and feature advocacy |
| 25 | - `risk-*` — Risk identification and opportunity discovery |
| 26 | - `facilitation-*` — Meeting techniques and executive engagement |
| 27 | - `followup-*` — Action tracking and accountability |
| 28 | - `automation-*` — QBR templates, automation, and scalability |
| 29 | |
| 30 | ## Core Frameworks |
| 31 | |
| 32 | ### The QBR Value Hierarchy |
| 33 | |
| 34 | ``` |
| 35 | ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ |
| 36 | │ STRATEGIC VALUE │ |
| 37 | │ Business outcomes, market impact, competitive advantage │ |
| 38 | ├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ |
| 39 | │ OPERATIONAL VALUE │ |
| 40 | │ Efficiency gains, cost savings, process improvements │ |
| 41 | ├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ |
| 42 | │ TACTICAL VALUE │ |
| 43 | │ Feature adoption, usage metrics, technical performance │ |
| 44 | ├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ |
| 45 | │ BASE EXPECTATIONS │ |
| 46 | │ Uptime, support response, basic functionality │ |
| 47 | └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ |
| 48 | |
| 49 | ↑ Focus QBR conversation HERE (top two levels) |
| 50 | ``` |
| 51 | |
| 52 | ### QBR Cadence by Segment |
| 53 | |
| 54 | | Segment | Review Type | Frequency | Duration | Attendees | |
| 55 | |---------|-------------|-----------|----------|-----------| |
| 56 | | **Strategic** ($500K+) | EBR | Quarterly | 90-120 min | C-level + team | |
| 57 | | **Enterprise** ($100K-$500K) | QBR | Quarterly | 60-90 min | VP/Director + team | |
| 58 | | **Mid-Market** ($25K-$100K) | QBR | Semi-annual | 45-60 min | Manager + team | |
| 59 | | **SMB** ($5K-$25K) | Digital QBR | Annual | 30 min or async | Primary contact | |
| 60 | | **Tech-Touch** (<$5K) | Automated | Annual | Self-service | Automated | |
| 61 | |
| 62 | ### The QBR Flow Framework |
| 63 | |
| 64 | ``` |
| 65 | ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ |
| 66 | │ │ |
| 67 | │ PREPARE → OPEN → REVIEW → PLAN → COMMIT → FOLLOW-UP │ |
| 68 | │ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ │ |
| 69 | │ Research Align Demonstrate Co-create Secure Track │ |
| 70 | │ & Build Goals Value Strategy Actions Accountable │ |
| 71 | │ Story & Tone & Insights & Roadmap & Next & Execute │ |
| 72 | │ │ |
| 73 | └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ |
| 74 | ``` |
| 75 | |
| 76 | ### Executive Presence Levels |
| 77 | |
| 78 | | Level | Role | QBR Involvement | Key Interests | |
| 79 | |-------|------|-----------------|---------------| |
| 80 | | **C-Suite** | CEO, CFO, CTO | Strategic EBRs only | Business outcomes, ROI, strategy | |
| 81 | | **VP** | VP Operations, VP Sales | Quarterly EBRs | Department impact, efficiency | |
| 82 | | **Director** | Department heads | All QBRs | Team metrics, roadmap, adoption | |
| 83 | | **Manager** | Day-to-day owners | All reviews | Usage, features, support | |
| 84 | |
| 85 | ### QBR Agenda Structure (60-Minute Template) |
| 86 | |
| 87 | | Section | Duration | Focus | Owner | |
| 88 | |---------|----------|-------|-------| |
| 89 | | **Opening** | 5 min | Alignment, agenda confirmation | CSM | |
| 90 | | **Business Context** | 10 min | Customer updates, priorities | Customer | |
| 91 | | **Value Review** | 15 min | Outcomes, ROI, success metrics | Joint | |