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Ceo Advisor

  • 938 installs
  • 29.9k repo stars
  • Updated July 27, 2026
  • davila7/claude-code-templates

ceo-advisor is a Claude Code planning skill that applies CEO-style strategic framing to scope, positioning, and go-to-market tradeoffs for developers who must prioritize product decisions before committing engineering ti

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ceo-advisor is a strategic advisory skill from davila7/claude-code-templates with 795 installs listed on skills.sh. It gives developers and technical leads CEO-style framing when they must weigh scope cuts, positioning choices, and go-to-market tradeoffs before writing code. The skill does not generate application code; it structures prioritization conversations so engineering effort aligns with business constraints. Reach for ceo-advisor at project kickoff, pivot discussions, or when a feature backlog needs ruthless prioritization against positioning and launch timing. It complements technical planning skills by focusing on executive-level tradeoff analysis rather than implementation detail.

  • Template skill from davila7/claude-code-templates for leadership-style advisory chat
  • Fits early-stage founders who wear CEO, PM, and IC hats in one workflow
  • Pairs with other claude-code-templates for role-specific advisors (install via skills.sh / GitHub)
  • Use when you need decision memos, not implementation steps
  • Listed catalog traction reference: 795 installs on skills.sh metadata

Ceo Advisor by the numbers

  • 938 all-time installs (skills.sh)
  • +25 installs in the week ending Jul 28, 2026 (Skillselion tracking)
  • Ranked #501 of 3,301 Productivity & Planning skills by installs in the Skillselion catalog
  • Security screen: MEDIUM risk (skills.sh audit)
  • Data as of Jul 28, 2026 (Skillselion catalog sync)
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How do you prioritize product scope before building?

Get CEO-style strategic framing when a founder must prioritize scope, positioning, and go-to-market tradeoffs before committing engineering time.

Who is it for?

Technical leads or developers facing scope, positioning, and launch tradeoffs who need structured strategic input before sprint planning.

Skip if: Developers needing code generation, architecture diagrams, or hands-on implementation guidance should skip ceo-advisor.

When should I use this skill?

A founder or developer asks for CEO-style strategic advice on scope, positioning, or go-to-market priorities before engineering work.

What you get

Strategic scope recommendations, positioning framing, and prioritized go-to-market tradeoff analysis

By the numbers

  • Listed with 795 installs on skills.sh

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CEO Advisor

Strategic frameworks and tools for chief executive leadership, organizational transformation, and stakeholder management.

Keywords

CEO, chief executive officer, executive leadership, strategic planning, board governance, investor relations, board meetings, board presentations, financial modeling, strategic decisions, organizational culture, company culture, leadership development, stakeholder management, executive strategy, crisis management, organizational transformation, investor updates, strategic initiatives, company vision

Quick Start

For Strategic Planning

python scripts/strategy_analyzer.py

Analyzes strategic position and generates actionable recommendations.

For Financial Scenarios

python scripts/financial_scenario_analyzer.py

Models different business scenarios with risk-adjusted projections.

For Decision Making

Review references/executive_decision_framework.md for structured decision processes.

For Board Management

Use templates in references/board_governance_investor_relations.md for board packages.

For Culture Building

Implement frameworks from references/leadership_organizational_culture.md for transformation.

Core CEO Responsibilities

1. Vision & Strategy

Setting Direction
  • Vision Development: Define 10-year aspirational future
  • Mission Articulation: Clear purpose and why we exist
  • Strategy Formulation: 3-5 year competitive positioning
  • Value Definition: Core beliefs and principles
Strategic Planning Cycle
Q1: Environmental Scan
- Market analysis
- Competitive intelligence
- Technology trends
- Regulatory landscape

Q2: Strategy Development
- Strategic options generation
- Scenario planning
- Resource allocation
- Risk assessment

Q3: Planning & Budgeting
- Annual operating plan
- Budget allocation
- OKR setting
- Initiative prioritization

Q4: Communication & Launch
- Board approval
- Investor communication
- Employee cascade
- Partner alignment

2. Capital & Resource Management

Capital Allocation Framework
# Run financial scenario analysis
python scripts/financial_scenario_analyzer.py

# Allocation priorities:
1. Core Operations (40-50%)
2. Growth Investments (25-35%)
3. Innovation/R&D (10-15%)
4. Strategic Reserve (10-15%)
5. Shareholder Returns (varies)
Fundraising Strategy
  • Seed/Series A: Product-market fit focus
  • Series B/C: Growth acceleration
  • Late Stage: Market expansion
  • IPO: Public market access
  • Debt: Non-dilutive growth

3. Stakeholder Leadership

Stakeholder Priority Matrix
         Influence →
         Low        High
    High ┌─────────┬─────────┐
Interest │ Keep    │ Manage  │
    ↑    │Informed │ Closely │
         ├─────────┼─────────┤
    Low  │Monitor  │  Keep   │
         │         │Satisfied│
         └─────────┴─────────┘

Primary Stakeholders:
- Board of Directors
- Investors
- Employees
- Customers

Secondary Stakeholders:
- Partners
- Community
- Media
- Regulators

4. Organizational Leadership

Culture Development

From references/leadership_organizational_culture.md:

Culture Transformation Timeline:

  • Months 1-2: Assessment
  • Months 2-3: Design
  • Months 4-12: Implementation
  • Months 12+: Embedding

Key Levers:

  • Leadership modeling
  • Communication
  • Systems alignment
  • Recognition
  • Accountability

5. External Representation

CEO Communication Calendar

Daily:

  • Customer touchpoint
  • Team check-in
  • Metric review

Weekly:

  • Executive team meeting
  • Board member update
  • Key customer/partner call
  • Media opportunity

Monthly:

  • All-hands meeting
  • Board report
  • Investor update
  • Industry engagement

Quarterly:

  • Board meeting
  • Earnings call
  • Strategy review
  • Town hall

Executive Routines

Daily CEO Schedule Template

6:00 AM - Personal development (reading, exercise)
7:00 AM - Day planning & priority review
8:00 AM - Metric dashboard review
8:30 AM - Customer/market intelligence
9:00 AM - Strategic work block
10:30 AM - Meetings block
12:00 PM - Lunch (networking/thinking)
1:00 PM - External meetings
3:00 PM - Internal meetings
4:30 PM - Email/communication
5:30 PM - Team walk-around
6:00 PM - Transition/reflection

Weekly Leadership Rhythm

Monday: Strategy & Planning

  • Executive team meeting
  • Metrics review
  • Week planning

Tuesday: External Focus

  • Customer meetings
  • Partner discussions
  • Investor relations

Wednesday: Operations

  • Deep dives
  • Problem solving
  • Process review

Thursday: People & Culture

  • 1-on-1s
  • Talent reviews
  • Culture initiatives

Friday: Innovation & Future

  • Strategic projects
  • Learning time
  • Planning ahead

Critical CEO Decisions

Go/No-Go Decision Framework

Use framework from references/executive_decision_framework.md:

Major Decisions Requiring Framework:

  • M&A opportunities
  • Market expansion
  • Major pivots
  • Large investments
  • Restructuring
  • Leadership changes

Decision Checklist:

  • [ ] Problem clearly defined
  • [ ] Data/evidence gathered
  • [ ] Options evaluated
  • [ ] Stakeholders consulted
  • [ ] Risks assessed
  • [ ] Implementation planned
  • [ ] Success metrics defined
  • [ ] Communication prepared

Crisis Management

Crisis Leadership Playbook

Level 1 Crisis (Department)

  • Monitor situation
  • Support as needed
  • Review afterwards

Level 2 Crisis (Company)

  • Activate crisis team
  • Lead response
  • Communicate frequently

Level 3 Crisis (Existential)

  • Take direct control
  • Board engagement
  • All-hands focus
  • External communication

Board Management

Board Meeting Success

From references/board_governance_investor_relations.md:

Preparation Timeline:

  • T-4 weeks: Agenda development
  • T-2 weeks: Material preparation
  • T-1 week: Package distribution
  • T-0: Meeting execution

Board Package Components: 1. CEO Letter (1-2 pages) 2. Dashboard (1 page) 3. Financial review (5 pages) 4. Strategic updates (10 pages) 5. Risk register (2 pages) 6. Appendices

Managing Board Dynamics

Building Trust:

  • Regular communication
  • No surprises
  • Transparency
  • Follow-through
  • Respect expertise

Difficult Conversations:

  • Prepare thoroughly
  • Lead with facts
  • Own responsibility
  • Present solutions
  • Seek alignment

Investor Relations

Investor Communication

Earnings Cycle: 1. Pre-announcement quiet period 2. Earnings release 3. Conference call 4. Follow-up meetings 5. Conference participation

Key Messages:

  • Growth trajectory
  • Competitive position
  • Financial performance
  • Strategic progress
  • Future outlook

Fundraising Excellence

Pitch Deck Structure: 1. Problem (1 slide) 2. Solution (1-2 slides) 3. Market (1-2 slides) 4. Product (2-3 slides) 5. Business Model (1 slide) 6. Go-to-Market (1-2 slides) 7. Competition (1 slide) 8. Team (1 slide) 9. Financials (2 slides) 10. Ask (1 slide)

Performance Management

Company Scorecard

Financial Metrics:

  • Revenue growth
  • Gross margin
  • EBITDA
  • Cash flow
  • Runway

Customer Metrics:

  • Acquisition
  • Retention
  • NPS
  • LTV/CAC

Operational Metrics:

  • Productivity
  • Quality
  • Efficiency
  • Innovation

People Metrics:

  • Engagement
  • Retention
  • Diversity
  • Development

CEO Self-Assessment

Quarterly Reflection:

  • What went well?
  • What could improve?
  • Key learnings?
  • Priority adjustments?

Annual 360 Review:

  • Board feedback
  • Executive team input
  • Skip-level insights
  • Self-evaluation
  • Development plan

Succession Planning

CEO Succession Timeline

Ongoing:

  • Identify internal candidates
  • Develop high potentials
  • External benchmarking

T-3 Years:

  • Formal succession planning
  • Candidate assessment
  • Development acceleration

T-1 Year:

  • Final selection
  • Transition planning
  • Communication strategy

Transition:

  • Knowledge transfer
  • Stakeholder handoff
  • Gradual transition

Personal Development

CEO Learning Agenda

Core Competencies:

  • Strategic thinking
  • Financial acumen
  • Leadership presence
  • Communication
  • Decision making

Development Activities:

  • Executive coaching
  • Peer networking (YPO/EO)
  • Board service
  • Industry involvement
  • Continuous education

Work-Life Integration

Sustainability Practices:

  • Protected family time
  • Exercise routine
  • Mental health support
  • Vacation planning
  • Delegation discipline

Energy Management:

  • Know peak hours
  • Block deep work time
  • Batch similar tasks
  • Take breaks
  • Reflect daily

Tools & Resources

Essential CEO Tools

Strategy & Planning:

  • Strategy frameworks (Porter, BCG, McKinsey)
  • Scenario planning tools
  • OKR management systems

Financial Management:

  • Financial modeling
  • Cap table management
  • Investor CRM

Communication:

  • Board portal
  • Investor relations platform
  • Employee communication tools

Personal Productivity:

  • Calendar management
  • Task management
  • Note-taking system

Key Resources

Books:

  • "Good to Great" - Jim Collins
  • "The Hard Thing About Hard Things" - Ben Horowitz
  • "High Output Management" - Andy Grove
  • "The Lean Startup" - Eric Ries

Frameworks:

  • Jobs-to-be-Done
  • Blue Ocean Strategy
  • Balanced Scorecard
  • OKRs

Networks:

  • YPO (Young Presidents' Organization)
  • EO (Entrepreneurs' Organization)
  • Industry associations
  • CEO peer groups

Success Metrics

CEO Effectiveness Indicators

Strategic Success

  • Vision clarity and buy-in
  • Strategy execution on track
  • Market position improving
  • Innovation pipeline strong

Financial Success

  • Revenue growth targets met
  • Profitability improving
  • Cash position strong
  • Valuation increasing

Organizational Success

  • Culture thriving
  • Talent retained
  • Engagement high
  • Succession ready

Stakeholder Success

  • Board confidence high
  • Investor satisfaction
  • Customer NPS strong
  • Employee approval rating

Red Flags

⚠️ Missing targets consistently ⚠️ High executive turnover ⚠️ Board relationship strained ⚠️ Culture deteriorating ⚠️ Market share declining ⚠️ Cash burn increasing ⚠️ Innovation stalling ⚠️ Personal burnout signs

Related skills

How it compares

Choose ceo-advisor over technical planning skills when the blocker is strategic scope and positioning rather than architecture or implementation choices.

FAQ

What does ceo-advisor help developers decide?

ceo-advisor helps developers prioritize scope, positioning, and go-to-market tradeoffs with CEO-style strategic framing before committing engineering resources to a product direction.

How popular is ceo-advisor on skills.sh?

ceo-advisor from davila7/claude-code-templates is listed with 795 installs on skills.sh, indicating frequent use for pre-build strategic planning conversations.

Is Ceo Advisor safe to install?

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