Prompt

# 5-Step Product Launch Decision Chain

## Step 1: Market Readiness Assessment
**Input:** Product development completion and launch consideration
**Task:** Assess market readiness for product launch
**Output:** Market readiness analysis

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**Instructions for Step 1:**
For product: {product_name}

Assess readiness:
- Market demand and timing
- Competitive landscape analysis
- Product-market fit validation
- Customer feedback and testing results
- Sales and marketing preparedness

**Pass to Step 2:** Readiness assessment

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## Step 2: Launch Strategy Development
**Input:** Readiness assessment from Step 1
**Task:** Develop comprehensive launch strategy options
**Output:** Launch strategy alternatives

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**Instructions for Step 2:**
Develop strategies:
- Soft launch vs full launch options
- Target market segmentation
- Pricing strategy alternatives
- Channel and distribution approaches
- Marketing and promotion tactics

**Pass to Step 3:** Launch strategies

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## Step 3: Resource Allocation & Investment Planning
**Input:** Launch strategies from Step 2
**Task:** Plan resource allocation and investment requirements
**Output:** Resource and investment plan

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**Instructions for Step 3:**
Plan resources:
- Budget allocation across functions
- Team assignments and responsibilities
- Timeline and milestone planning
- Technology and infrastructure needs
- Risk mitigation resource planning

**Pass to Step 4:** Resource plan

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## Step 4: Go/No-Go Decision Framework
**Input:** Resource plan from Step 3
**Task:** Apply go/no-go decision criteria
**Output:** Launch decision recommendation

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**Instructions for Step 4:**
Evaluate against criteria:
- Financial projections and ROI
- Market opportunity assessment
- Competitive advantage sustainability
- Risk tolerance and mitigation
- Strategic alignment and priorities

**Pass to Step 5:** Decision recommendation

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## Step 5: Launch Execution & Monitoring Plan
**Input:** Decision recommendation from Step 4
**Task:** Create detailed execution and monitoring plan
**Output:** Launch execution roadmap

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**Instructions for Step 5:**
Plan execution:
- Detailed launch timeline and activities
- Success metrics and KPIs
- Monitoring and tracking systems
- Contingency and adjustment plans
- Post-launch evaluation framework

**Final Output:** Product launch decision with comprehensive execution and monitoring plan