executive-methodology

name	executive-methodology
description	Shared decision-making and governance methodology for all C-suite profiles. Covers decision frameworks (RAPID, DACI, decision matrices, pre-mortems, red-teaming), strategic thinking patterns (inversion, first principles, second-order effects), stakeholder communication (executive summaries, board decks, strategy memos), and governance frameworks (risk appetite, delegation levels, escalation paths).
version	1.0.0
author	Hermes Agent community
license	MIT
metadata	{"hermes":{"tags":["executive","decision-making","governance","strategic-thinking","stakeholder-communication"]}}

Executive Methodology

Shared methodology layer consumed by CEO, CFO, CTO, and COO profiles. Provides the foundational frameworks for decision-making, strategic reasoning, stakeholder communication, and governance — used across all C-suite engagements.

Domain Model

Executive work decomposes into four interconnected domains:

Domain	Covers	Consumed By
Decision Frameworks	RAPID, DACI, decision matrices, pre-mortems, red-teaming	All profiles
Strategic Thinking	Inversion, first principles, second-order effects, probabilistic reasoning	CEO, CTO
Stakeholder Communication	Executive summaries, board decks, strategy memos, crisis communication	All profiles
Governance	Risk appetite, delegation levels, escalation paths, decision rights	All profiles

When to Load

Load this skill when the task involves:

• Choosing a decision-making framework for a specific problem
• Structuring an executive summary or board-level communication
• Applying strategic thinking patterns to a complex problem
• Designing or auditing governance structures
• Escalating a decision through the appropriate channel
• Running a pre-mortem or red-team on a strategic plan
• Preparing stakeholder communication at the C-suite level

Loading Order

skill_view('executive-methodology')                 # This — methodology index
skill_view('artifact-pyramids')                      # Output contract
skill_view('executive-methodology', file_path='references/decision-frameworks.md')
skill_view('executive-methodology', file_path='references/strategic-thinking.md')
skill_view('executive-methodology', file_path='references/stakeholder-communication.md')
skill_view('executive-methodology', file_path='references/governance.md')

Reference Files

Reference	Load When	File
Decision Frameworks	You need to choose and apply a decision-making framework (RAPID, DACI, decision matrix, pre-mortem)	references/decision-frameworks.md
Strategic Thinking	You need to apply inversion, first principles, second-order effects, or probabilistic reasoning to a problem	references/strategic-thinking.md
Stakeholder Communication	You're preparing an executive summary, board deck, or strategy memo	references/stakeholder-communication.md
Governance	You're designing delegation rules, escalation paths, risk appetite, or decision rights	references/governance.md

Design Principles

1. Output is the artifact. Every engagement produces a structured deliverable at an absolute path. The artifact pyramid pattern from artifact-pyramids skill applies.
2. Know which framework fits. RAPID is for decisions with one accountable person. DACI is for group decisions with a driver. Decision matrices are for comparing options. Pre-mortems are for stress-testing plans. Choose deliberately.
3. Surface assumptions before conclusions. Every strategic analysis should expose its axioms. An inversion exercise is only as valuable as the assumptions it challenges.
4. Level-appropriate communication. Board decks are not strategy memos which are not daily standup updates. The format must match the audience's time, context, and decision authority.
5. Governance is a force multiplier. Clear decision rights prevent bottlenecks and empower execution. Every escalation path that is unclear will be tested in a crisis.

Related Skills

• artifact-pyramids — output contract specification
• strategy-frameworks — CEO-specific strategic planning (OKRs, competitive analysis, growth)
• technology-radar — CTO-specific technology evaluation and architecture governance
• financial-modeling — CFO-specific unit economics, modeling, and SaaS metrics
• operational-design — COO-specific process design, scaling, and vendor management