north-star-metric

Define a North Star Metric and validate it against seven effectiveness criteria.

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npx skills add https://github.com/phuryn/pm-skills --skill north-star-metric-phuryn
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Skill: north-star-metric
Source: https://github.com/phuryn/pm-skills/tree/main/pm-marketing-growth/skills/north-star-metric
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/phuryn/pm-skills --skill north-star-metric-phuryn

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps product teams define a clear, customer-centric North Star Metric and supporting input metrics, ensuring alignment and focus on delivering core customer value.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Classify Business Game: Identifies whether the business operates on Attention, Transaction, or Productivity.
  • Define North Star Metric: Suggests a single, customer-centric KPI that reflects long-term value and business success.
  • Identify Input Metrics: Proposes 3-5 leading indicators that directly influence the North Star Metric.
  • Validate Criteria: Ensures the chosen metrics meet seven essential criteria for effectiveness.
  • Use Case: A startup needs to establish its primary success metric. This Skill guides them through classifying their business model and selecting a North Star Metric like "Weekly Active Creators" and supporting inputs like "Content Uploads per Week" and "Creator Session Time".

Quick Start

Use the north-star-metric skill to define a North Star Metric for a new productivity app.

Frequently Asked Questions about north-star-metric

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I define a north star metric for my product strategy?▼

To define a north star metric, this skill classifies your business game into Attention, Transaction, or Productivity, then suggests a single customer-centric KPI reflecting long-term value to guide product strategy.

What are the criteria for an effective north star metric?▼

An effective north star metric must pass validation against seven key criteria for effectiveness, ensuring the chosen KPI accurately reflects core customer value and long-term business success.

How do I identify input metrics that support my north star metric?▼

You identify input metrics by analyzing your business context to propose 3-5 leading indicators, such as content uploads or session time, that directly influence and drive the north star metric.

How do I classify my business game for growth metrics framework?▼

To establish a growth metrics framework, the skill evaluates your business model to classify the business game as either Attention, Transaction, or Productivity before defining your KPIs.

Can I use this to establish KPIs for a productivity app?▼

Yes, you can establish KPIs for a productivity app by classifying its business game and selecting a north star metric like Weekly Active Creators, alongside supporting inputs like Creator Session Time.