hbs-case-writer

Transform financial market events into Harvard Business School style teaching cases with exhibits.

203|27|Updated Apr 19, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/franklee16/academic-research-skills --skill hbs-case-writer
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Skill: hbs-case-writer
Source: https://github.com/franklee16/academic-research-skills/tree/main/output-tools/hbs-case-writer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/franklee16/academic-research-skills --skill hbs-case-writer

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

It helps you convert real-world financial events and investment decisions into decision-focused Harvard Business School (HBS) teaching cases, complete with exhibits and an optional teaching note.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • HBS-structured case drafting: Produces cases with the HBS-style arc (hook at the decision moment, background, situation, decision with unresolved questions).
  • Data-driven exhibits: Builds sourced tables and charts so readers analyze evidence rather than rhetoric.
  • Figure generation support: Uses the included plotting script to generate professional, print-quality exhibits for cases.
  • Use cases: Finance and investing course case studies, teaching materials for market events, and instructional case write-ups for specific products or corporate decisions.

Quick Start

Use the skill to write an HBS case about the SVB collapse.

Frequently Asked Questions about hbs-case-writer

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I write an HBS-style teaching case from a real financial market event?▼

To write an HBS-style teaching case, provide real financial market event details and investment decisions. The Skill transforms them into an immersive narrative with a decision-focused arc, background, situation, and unresolved questions.

What is the standard structure for a Harvard Business School finance case study?▼

An HBS finance case study structure includes a hook at the decision moment, background context, situation analysis, and decision points with unresolved questions. This Skill applies that defined arc to structure instructional narratives.

Can I generate financial data exhibits and charts for a teaching case automatically?▼

Yes, you can generate financial data exhibits and charts using the included plotting scripts. The Skill builds sourced tables and generates professional, print-quality figures so readers analyze evidence rather than rhetoric.

Does this tool work for creating finance education materials about the SVB collapse?▼

Yes, it works for creating finance education materials about the SVB collapse. You can convert major market events and corporate decisions into instructional case write-ups complete with supporting financial visuals.

What is the best way to convert investment decisions into decision-focused teaching notes?▼

The best way to convert investment decisions into teaching notes is to use the Skill's HBS-structured case drafting. It optionally generates teaching notes alongside the case narrative and data-driven exhibits.

Do I need prior case writing experience to draft instructional case studies for finance courses?▼

No prior case writing experience is required to draft instructional case studies for finance courses. The Skill applies a predefined SKILL.md-defined case structure to guide the narrative and decision points automatically.