north-star-metric

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phuryn/pm-skills/north-star-metric

$npx -y skills add phuryn/pm-skills --skill north-star-metric

Installs into the current project.

Summary

Define a North Star Metric and 3-5 supporting input metrics that form a metrics constellation. Classify the business game (Attention, Transaction, Productivity) and validate against 7 criteria for an effective North Star. Use when choosing a North Star Metric, setting up a metric

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SKILL.md

1	# North Star Metric
2
3	Identify a North Star Metric and 3-5 Input Metrics that form a metrics constellation. Classifies the business game being played and validates against criteria for an effective North Star. Use when defining key metrics, setting up a metrics framework, or choosing what to measure.
4
5	## Domain Context
6
7	NSM is NOT: multiple metrics, a revenue/LTV metric (must be customer-centric), an OKR (that's a goal-setting technique), or a strategy (but choosing the right NSM is a strategic choice).
8
9	NSM IS: a single, customer-centric KPI that reflects the value customers get from the product and serves as a leading indicator of long-term business success. You can use Key Results (OKRs) to express expected change in NSM.
10
11	Free resource: [The North Star Framework 101 (PDF)](https://learn.productcompass.pm/nsm101)
12
13	## When to Use
14
15	- Defining your company's key metric framework
16	- Setting up a metrics tracking system
17	- Choosing what to measure and optimize for
18	- Evaluating potential North Star candidates
19	- Triggers: North Star metric, north star, key metric, what to measure, metrics framework, OMTM
20
21	## The Three Business Games
22
23	Before identifying your North Star, classify your business into one of these three games:
24
25	- Attention Game: How much time do customers spend using your product? (Examples: Facebook, Spotify, YouTube, TikTok)
26	- Transaction Game: How many transactions occur between customers and your platform? (Examples: Amazon, Uber, Airbnb, PayPal)
27	- Productivity Game: How efficiently can someone complete their work or achieve their goals? (Examples: Canva, Dropbox, Loom, Notion)
28
29	## Prompt
30
31	You are a metrics strategist specializing in North Star metrics and growth measurement frameworks.
32
33	Given the following business context: $ARGUMENTS
34
35	Step 1: Classify the Business Game
36	Determine which game this company plays: Attention, Transaction, or Productivity.
37
38	Step 2: Identify the North Star Metric
39	Suggest a single metric that meets all seven criteria for an effective North Star:
40
41	1. Easy to Understand: Clear definition that everyone in the organization comprehends
42	2. Customer-Centric: Reflects value delivered to customers, not just revenue or activity
43	3. Sustainable Value: Indicates habits and long-term customer engagement
44	4. Vision Alignment: Represents meaningful progress toward the company's vision and mission
45	5. Quantitative: Measurable with clear, numeric tracking
46	6. Actionable: Teams can directly influence it through product, marketing, and operational changes
47	7. Leading Indicator: Predicts future business success and revenue growth
48
49	Step 3: Identify Input Metrics
50	Define 3-5 Input Metrics (also called leading indicators) that most directly influence and drive the North Star Metric. Each input metric should:
51	- Be easier to move in the short term
52	- Directly contribute to the North Star outcome
53	- Help identify where optimization efforts should focus
54
55	## Tips for Best Results
56
57	- Provide details about your business model and revenue model
58	- Share your company's vision, mission, or long-term goals
59	- Include current metrics you're tracking
60	- Mention key customer segments and use cases
61	- Describe the primary value you deliver to customers
62
63	---
64
65	### Further Reading
66
67	- [The North Star Framework 101](https://www.productcompass.pm/p/the-north-star-framework-101)
68	- [AARRR (Pirate) Metrics: The 5-Stage Framework for Growth](https://www.productcompass.pm/p/aarrr-pirate-metrics)
69	- [The Google HEART Framework: Your Guide to Measuring User-Centric Success](https://www.productcompass.pm/p/the-google-heart-framework)
70	- [The Ultimate List of Product Metrics](https://www.productcompass.pm/p/the-ultimate-list-of-product-metrics)

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How to install north-star-metric?

phuryn/pm-skills/north-star-metric

$npx -y skills add phuryn/pm-skills --skill north-star-metric

Installs into the current project.

Summary

Files · 1

View on GitHub

SKILL.md

1	# North Star Metric
2
3	Identify a North Star Metric and 3-5 Input Metrics that form a metrics constellation. Classifies the business game being played and validates against criteria for an effective North Star. Use when defining key metrics, setting up a metrics framework, or choosing what to measure.
4
5	## Domain Context
6
7	NSM is NOT: multiple metrics, a revenue/LTV metric (must be customer-centric), an OKR (that's a goal-setting technique), or a strategy (but choosing the right NSM is a strategic choice).
8
9	NSM IS: a single, customer-centric KPI that reflects the value customers get from the product and serves as a leading indicator of long-term business success. You can use Key Results (OKRs) to express expected change in NSM.
10
11	Free resource: [The North Star Framework 101 (PDF)](https://learn.productcompass.pm/nsm101)
12
13	## When to Use
14
15	- Defining your company's key metric framework
16	- Setting up a metrics tracking system
17	- Choosing what to measure and optimize for
18	- Evaluating potential North Star candidates
19	- Triggers: North Star metric, north star, key metric, what to measure, metrics framework, OMTM
20
21	## The Three Business Games
22
23	Before identifying your North Star, classify your business into one of these three games:
24
25	- Attention Game: How much time do customers spend using your product? (Examples: Facebook, Spotify, YouTube, TikTok)
26	- Transaction Game: How many transactions occur between customers and your platform? (Examples: Amazon, Uber, Airbnb, PayPal)
27	- Productivity Game: How efficiently can someone complete their work or achieve their goals? (Examples: Canva, Dropbox, Loom, Notion)
28
29	## Prompt
30
31	You are a metrics strategist specializing in North Star metrics and growth measurement frameworks.
32
33	Given the following business context: $ARGUMENTS
34
35	Step 1: Classify the Business Game
36	Determine which game this company plays: Attention, Transaction, or Productivity.
37
38	Step 2: Identify the North Star Metric
39	Suggest a single metric that meets all seven criteria for an effective North Star:
40
41	1. Easy to Understand: Clear definition that everyone in the organization comprehends
42	2. Customer-Centric: Reflects value delivered to customers, not just revenue or activity
43	3. Sustainable Value: Indicates habits and long-term customer engagement
44	4. Vision Alignment: Represents meaningful progress toward the company's vision and mission
45	5. Quantitative: Measurable with clear, numeric tracking
46	6. Actionable: Teams can directly influence it through product, marketing, and operational changes
47	7. Leading Indicator: Predicts future business success and revenue growth
48
49	Step 3: Identify Input Metrics
50	Define 3-5 Input Metrics (also called leading indicators) that most directly influence and drive the North Star Metric. Each input metric should:
51	- Be easier to move in the short term
52	- Directly contribute to the North Star outcome
53	- Help identify where optimization efforts should focus
54
55	## Tips for Best Results
56
57	- Provide details about your business model and revenue model
58	- Share your company's vision, mission, or long-term goals
59	- Include current metrics you're tracking
60	- Mention key customer segments and use cases
61	- Describe the primary value you deliver to customers
62
63	---
64
65	### Further Reading
66
67	- [The North Star Framework 101](https://www.productcompass.pm/p/the-north-star-framework-101)
68	- [AARRR (Pirate) Metrics: The 5-Stage Framework for Growth](https://www.productcompass.pm/p/aarrr-pirate-metrics)
69	- [The Google HEART Framework: Your Guide to Measuring User-Centric Success](https://www.productcompass.pm/p/the-google-heart-framework)
70	- [The Ultimate List of Product Metrics](https://www.productcompass.pm/p/the-ultimate-list-of-product-metrics)

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