Project Gate Memo Writer
Craft concise, decision-ready stage-gate review memos that enable executive go/no-go/redirect decisions using Cooper's Stage-Gate framework, the Pyramid Principle, and structured risk assessment.
SupaScore
85.1Best for
- ▸Gate 3 development completion review for new product launch decision
- ▸Executive summary for troubled project kill/redirect recommendation
- ▸Portfolio review memo comparing 5 projects at different gates
- ▸Board presentation prep for major capital allocation decision
- ▸Risk escalation memo for project approaching budget overrun
What you'll get
- ●3-page structured memo with executive summary, RAG-coded gate criteria assessment, top 5 risks with mitigation status, budget variance analysis, and clear recommendation with next stage plan
- ●Executive briefing document leading with recommendation, followed by supporting evidence organized by Cooper's Stage-Gate criteria, risk quantification table, and resource requirements forecast
- ●Board-ready decision paper with pyramid structure, project health dashboard, comparative portfolio context, and scenario-based recommendations with clear rationale
Not designed for ↓
- ×Detailed project plans or work breakdown structures
- ×Day-to-day project status updates or team coordination
- ×Technical troubleshooting or implementation guidance
- ×Financial modeling or detailed ROI calculations
Current project data including gate criteria status, budget/timeline actuals vs plan, risk register, and clear decision context (which gate, audience, deadline).
Executive-ready memo with clear go/no-go/redirect recommendation, supporting evidence, risk assessment, and next stage requirements in structured format.
Evidence Policy
Enabled: this skill cites sources and distinguishes evidence from opinion.
Research Foundation: 7 sources (3 books, 2 official docs, 1 web, 1 industry frameworks)
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Executive Portfolio Review
Comprehensive project portfolio assessment from competitive context through gate reviews to board presentation
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