Strategy Consulting Visualization Skill

Marketplace-ready Agent Skill that turns messy notes, metrics, and prose into executive-ready visualizations — board slides, reports, proposals, training materials, technical diagrams, and infographics — with a built-in renderer that produces real SVG slides.

Messy notes in, board-ready slide out

Strategy Consulting Visualization Skill overview

Distribution Status

This repository is now packaged for distribution testing:

Marketplace listing draft
Marketplace target list
Launch kit
Submission copy
Distribution kit
Commercialization plan
Buyer brief
Traction tracker
Growth playbook
Security policy
Roadmap

30-Second Quickstart

Install the skill:

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git clone https://github.com/kgraph57/mckinsey-style-visualization-skill.git ~/.claude/skills/strategy-consulting-visualization

Render your first slide — no dependencies beyond Python 3:

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python3 scripts/render_slide_spec.py examples/render-specs/arr-waterfall.json -o slide.svg

Or ask your agent:

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Use the strategy consulting visualization skill to turn these notes into a board slide spec:
ARR grew from $10M to $15M. Enterprise added $3M, expansion $2.5M, churn -$0.5M.
The board must decide on implementation capacity investment.

Rendered Output Gallery

These are actual outputs of scripts/render_slide_spec.py, committed as-is. Spec JSON files live in examples/render-specs/.

ARR Waterfall	Capacity Gap

Before / After	Process Flow

Benchmark Table	Executive Summary Strip

Adoption Trend

Supported render patterns: waterfall, gap, before_after, time_series, benchmark_table, summary_strip, process_flow, funnel, heatmap, gantt, kpi_scorecard, two_by_two. Other patterns ship as slide specs and image-generation prompts.

By Role

The persona playbook gives every role a copy-paste prompt and a rendered example:

Role	Ask For	Rendered Example
Sales	Pipeline QBR, proposal visuals
Project manager / PMO	Roadmap with critical path
Marketing	Channel x segment performance
HR / People ops	Talent scorecard
Product manager	Effort vs. impact prioritization
Engineer / Tech lead	Incident postmortem flow
Researcher / Clinician	Study outcome summary

Finance and executive examples live in the gallery above. Japanese business formats (稟議書, 週報, 学会抄録, 提案書) have dedicated profiles in document-type-profiles.md.

What You Can Do

Use this skill when you have messy business notes, metrics, or a strategic question and need a slide-ready consulting visualization direction.

Starting Point	Ask For	You Get
Board update metrics	Executive board update story	5 slide specs: cover, revenue waterfall, adoption trend, capacity gap, recommendation
Revenue bridge data	Waterfall chart	Start value, drivers, end value, labels, assumptions, and visual hierarchy
Competitor or vendor data	Competitive benchmark	Ranked table, 2x2 positioning map, leader highlights, caveats
Market entry notes	Market analysis visual	country contrast, opportunity gap, timeline, investment comparison
Product milestones	Strategy timeline	milestone nodes, decision gates, rollout sequence, risk annotations
KPI before/after data	Impact slide	before/after comparison, delta labels, implication headline
Raw deck outline	Executive summary strip	3-5 decision-ready takeaways with proof points and implications
Process description or SOP	Process flow or decision tree	Steps, owners, decision gates, and the bottleneck to fix
Research notes or whitepaper draft	Report figure plan	Numbered figures with sources, distributions, and methodology flow
Lesson or tutorial content	Training visual sequence	One-concept-per-visual flow, concept maps, before/after examples
Any prose, notes, or messy input	"Visualize this"	Input triage to the right pattern, document profile, and visual spec

Beyond Board Slides

Since v1.6.0 the skill generalizes to any document type and any input:

Document profiles (document-type-profiles.md): board decks, internal reports, research whitepapers, sales proposals, project status updates, training materials, technical documentation, one-pagers, infographics, policy briefs, academic summaries, and personal study notes — each with its own canvas, density, and tone.
Input triage (input-triage.md): maps numbers, prose, processes, hierarchies, relationships, decision logic, and qualitative arguments to the right pattern family, even when the request is just "visualize this".
Universal patterns: process flows, funnels, cycles, hierarchies, pyramids, concept maps, Gantt/roadmaps, heatmaps, scatter plots, distributions, stacked compositions, KPI scorecards, decision trees, Sankey-style flows, maturity grids, and annotated maps.
Multiple canvases: 16:9 slides, A4 report figures, vertical infographics, square cards, and inline diagram-as-code (Mermaid) figures.

The skill creates slide specs, image-generation prompts, and rendered SVG slides (via scripts/render_slide_spec.py for seven patterns). The value is in turning business input into a reproducible visual plan that an agent, designer, or renderer can execute.

Output Previews

These previews show the kind of artifact the skill helps an agent plan. They are lightweight README visuals, not final PowerPoint exports.

Board Update Story	Visual Pattern Selection	Slide Spec Output

Example Gallery

The skill can plan many kinds of board-ready strategy visuals. These examples show the visual direction a generated slide spec can describe.

ARR Waterfall	Competitive Benchmark

2x2 Market Map	Strategic Timeline

Capacity Gap	Before / After Impact

Market Adoption	Executive Summary Strip

Market Entry Comparison

One-Minute Example

Give the skill this:

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ARR grew from $10M to $15M.
Enterprise expansion contributed $3M.
Existing customer expansion contributed $2.5M.
Churn reduced ARR by $0.5M.
AI workflow adoption grew from 18% to 64%.
The board needs to decide whether to invest in implementation capacity.

It returns this kind of output:

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Strategic question:
Should the board approve implementation capacity investment before raising enterprise targets?

Insight headline:
Growth momentum is strong, but implementation capacity is now the constraint on enterprise expansion.

Recommended visualization:
Five-slide board update: cover, ARR waterfall, AI adoption trend, capacity gap, executive recommendation.

Slide spec example:
Revenue Waterfall
- Start: Q1 ARR $10.0M
- Driver: +$3.0M enterprise new customers
- Driver: +$2.5M existing customer expansion
- Driver: -$0.5M churn
- End: Q4 ARR $15.0M
- Annotation: Net +$5.0M ARR; growth engine is enterprise-led.

Quality check:
Values reconcile, assumptions are explicit, and the recommendation is tied to the board decision.

Iterative Review Loop

For polished executive materials, the package now includes a repeatable review loop:

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flowchart LR
    A["Public reference scan"] --> B["Original draft"]
    B --> C["Executive review"]
    C --> D["Revision"]
    D --> E["Rubric score"]
    E --> F{"18+/20 and no blockers?"}
    F -- "No" --> C
    F -- "Yes" --> G["Publishable slide spec"]

Use these files to run the loop:

Public reference corpus
Iterative review loop

Example loops:

Scenario	Draft v1	Review v1	Draft v2	Review v2
Board update	draft	review	draft	review
Vendor selection	draft	review	draft	review
Investment memo	draft	review	draft	review
Market entry	draft	review	draft	review

You can also run a lightweight structural review:

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python3 scripts/review_slide_spec.py examples/review-loop/market-entry-draft-v2.md

At a Glance

This skill turns raw business input into a board-ready visualization spec. It is structured as a portable SKILL.md package with references, proof examples, marketplace metadata, and local validation.

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flowchart LR
    A["Raw business notes"] --> B["Strategic question"]
    B --> C["Insight headline"]
    C --> D["Visualization pattern"]
    D --> E["Slide spec"]
    E --> F["Quality check"]
    F --> G["Marketplace-ready proof"]

Layer	What It Does	File
Skill entrypoint	Tells agents when and how to use the skill	SKILL.md
Input triage	Maps any input to a pattern family	input-triage.md
Document profiles	Adapts format and tone per deliverable	document-type-profiles.md
Pattern library	Selects the right executive visual	visualization-patterns.md
Style system	Defines palette, typography, layout, and chart rules	style-system.md
Prompt templates	Converts decisions and data into reproducible specs	prompt-templates.md
Quality rubric	Scores strategy, data, hierarchy, portability, and safety	quality-rubric.md
Renderer	Turns spec JSON into styled SVG slides	render_slide_spec.py
Proof pack	Shows input, expected output, and evaluation	examples/
Marketplace layer	Provides listing copy and metadata	MARKETPLACE.md / manifest.json
Validation	Checks package structure before publishing	validate_skill.py

Why This Exists

Most AI-generated business charts become generic dashboards or decorative slide art. This skill gives agents a stricter operating system for strategy-consulting visualization:

insight-led headlines instead of descriptive titles
pattern selection tied to executive decisions
disciplined visual hierarchy, palette, typography, and density
explicit data assumptions and source-sensitive caveats
reusable slide specs that can be rendered by designers, agents, or presentation tools

What It Produces

The skill returns a structured deliverable:

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Strategic question
Insight headline
Recommended visualization
Slide spec
Data and assumptions
Quality check

The output is meant to be useful before rendering. A consultant, designer, agent, or slide-generation tool should be able to use the spec without reverse-engineering the intent.

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flowchart TB
    subgraph Input["Input"]
        I1["Metrics"]
        I2["Business context"]
        I3["Decision to support"]
    end

    subgraph Skill["Skill workflow"]
        S1["Frame the decision"]
        S2["Choose pattern"]
        S3["Apply visual system"]
        S4["Write slide spec"]
        S5["Score with rubric"]
    end

    subgraph Output["Output"]
        O1["Board slide spec"]
        O2["Image-generation prompt"]
        O3["Assumptions and caveats"]
    end

    Input --> Skill --> Output

Visualization Patterns

Core strategy patterns:

Pattern	Best For	Example Decision
Time-series growth	Momentum, adoption, revenue, usage	Is growth accelerating?
Gap visualization	Current vs. target, leader vs. laggard	How large is the execution gap?
Before-after comparison	Intervention impact	Did the program justify investment?
Market share / adoption	Penetration and composition	Where is the center of gravity?
Investment / scale infographic	Capacity, spend, reach, operating scale	Who has the scale advantage?
Timeline	Rollouts, regulation, milestones	What must happen by when?
Contrast diagram	Region, strategy, or model comparison	Where is the structural difference?
2x2 strategic framework	Positioning options or competitors	Which position is attractive?
Competitive benchmark table	Multi-criteria vendor or competitor review	Who leads on what matters?
Waterfall chart	Bridge, variance, cumulative change	What drove the delta?
Cover slide	Deck or section opening	What is the argument?
Executive summary strip	Compact board memo takeaway	What should leaders remember?

Universal patterns for any document:

Pattern	Best For	Example Question
Process flow	Workflows, SOPs, pipelines	What happens, in what order?
Funnel	Conversion, attrition, staged loss	Where do we lose the most?
Cycle diagram	Loops, feedback systems, habits	What sustains this loop?
Hierarchy / tree	Org charts, taxonomies, breakdowns	How is this organized?
Pyramid	Layered arguments, priorities, maturity	What is the foundation?
Concept / system map	Relationships, architectures, dependencies	How do the parts interact?
Gantt / roadmap	Workstreams, phases, dependencies	Are we on track?
Heatmap matrix	Intensity across two dimensions	Where are the hot spots?
Scatter / correlation	Two continuous variables	Do these move together?
Distribution chart	Spread, concentration, outliers	What is typical, what is extreme?
Stacked composition	Mix shifts across items or time	How is the mix changing?
KPI scorecard	Many metrics at a glance	What needs attention?
Decision tree	Branching logic, eligibility, escalation	Given my case, what do I do?
Flow / allocation	Quantity splits between stages	Where does the volume go?
Checklist / maturity grid	Completion or capability levels	What is the next level?
Annotated map	Geographic concentration	Where is this happening?

Install

Personal Skill

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git clone https://github.com/kgraph57/mckinsey-style-visualization-skill.git ~/.claude/skills/strategy-consulting-visualization

Project Skill

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git clone https://github.com/kgraph57/mckinsey-style-visualization-skill.git .claude/skills/strategy-consulting-visualization

Direct Download

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mkdir -p ~/.claude/skills/strategy-consulting-visualization
curl -o ~/.claude/skills/strategy-consulting-visualization/SKILL.md https://raw.githubusercontent.com/kgraph57/mckinsey-style-visualization-skill/main/SKILL.md

Clone the full repository for marketplace-quality behavior. The entrypoint references files in references/.

Validate

Run the local package check before publishing, listing, or submitting changes:

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python3 scripts/validate_skill.py

Expected output:

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OK: skill package passed validation

The validator checks the marketplace-critical pieces:

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flowchart LR
    A["SKILL.md metadata"] --> V["validate_skill.py"]
    B["Required files"] --> V
    C["Manifest JSON"] --> V
    D["Proof examples"] --> V
    E["Stale URLs and risky claims"] --> V
    V --> F["Publishable package signal"]

Example Prompt

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Use the strategy consulting visualization skill to turn this board update into five slide specs:
- ARR grew from $10M to $15M over four quarters.
- Enterprise expansion contributed $3M.
- Churn reduced revenue by $0.5M.
- AI workflow adoption grew from 18% to 64%.
- Forecast risk is concentrated in implementation capacity.

See the proof set:

Board update input
Expected slide spec
Evaluation report

Proof Flow

The proof pack shows how a future marketplace reviewer or buyer can inspect the asset quickly.

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sequenceDiagram
    participant User as Business input
    participant Skill as Skill package
    participant Spec as Slide spec
    participant Rubric as Quality rubric
    participant Market as Marketplace reviewer

    User->>Skill: Provide board update notes
    Skill->>Spec: Generate five structured slide specs
    Spec->>Rubric: Score strategy, data, hierarchy, portability, safety
    Rubric->>Market: Provide evidence that the package is reviewable

Repository Map

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.
├── SKILL.md
├── references/
│   ├── input-triage.md
│   ├── document-type-profiles.md
│   ├── style-system.md
│   ├── visualization-patterns.md
│   ├── prompt-templates.md
│   └── quality-rubric.md
├── examples/
│   ├── board-update-input.md
│   ├── board-update-slide-spec.md
│   └── evaluation-report.md
├── marketplace/
│   └── manifest.json
├── assets/
│   ├── readme/
│   └── social/
├── .github/
│   ├── ISSUE_TEMPLATE/
│   └── PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
├── scripts/
│   ├── render_slide_spec.py
│   ├── review_slide_spec.py
│   └── validate_skill.py
├── MARKETPLACE.md
├── MARKETPLACE_TARGETS.md
├── LAUNCH.md
├── BUYER_BRIEF.md
├── TRACTION.md
├── SECURITY.md
├── CHANGELOG.md
└── ROADMAP.md

Marketplace Readiness

Readiness Area	Status	Evidence
Portable entrypoint	Ready	SKILL.md
Progressive loading	Ready	references/
Proof examples	Ready	examples/
Local validation	Ready	validate_skill.py
Marketplace metadata	Ready	manifest.json
Storefront copy	Ready	MARKETPLACE.md
Launch copy	Ready	LAUNCH.md
Listing targets	Ready	MARKETPLACE_TARGETS.md
Buyer diligence	Ready	BUYER_BRIEF.md
Traction tracking	Ready	TRACTION.md
Inquiry intake	Ready	.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE
Security posture	Ready	SECURITY.md
Product roadmap	Ready	ROADMAP.md
Release history	Ready	CHANGELOG.md

Commercial Angle

This package is designed to become:

a listed skill in future agent-skill marketplaces
a premium template pack for executive visualization workflows
a proof library for agents that create board-ready slide specs
a foundation for later renderer or SaaS integration

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flowchart TD
    A["Open skill package"] --> B["Marketplace listing"]
    B --> C["Proof gallery"]
    C --> D["Premium template pack"]
    D --> E["Renderer integration"]
    E --> F["SaaS or acquisition path"]

Disclaimer

This is an independent skill package. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by McKinsey & Company, Boston Consulting Group, Bain & Company, or any other consulting firm. Named firms may appear only as common style references or search terms.

License

MIT. See LICENSE.

mckinsey-style-visualization-skill

Strategy Consulting Visualization Skill

Distribution Status

30-Second Quickstart

Rendered Output Gallery

By Role

What You Can Do

Beyond Board Slides

Output Previews

Example Gallery

One-Minute Example

Iterative Review Loop

At a Glance

Why This Exists

What It Produces

Visualization Patterns

Install

Personal Skill

Project Skill

Direct Download

Validate

Example Prompt

Proof Flow

Repository Map

Marketplace Readiness

Commercial Angle

Disclaimer

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