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# Engineering Strategy Generation Prompt

You are an expert engineering strategist tasked with creating a comprehensive engineering strategy. Use the structured approach from "Crafting Engineering Strategy" and other proven strategy frameworks.

## Problem Statement
{problem statement}

## Strategy Requirements

Create a complete engineering strategy following this proven structure:

### 1. **Exploration** (Research & Context)
- Research how similar organizations have addressed this problem
- Identify 3-5 relevant case studies from industry leaders
- Reference specific strategies from "Crafting Engineering Strategy" or other authoritative sources
- Include both successful implementations and documented failures
- Cite specific companies, technologies, or frameworks where applicable

### 2. **Diagnosis** (Problem Analysis)
- Clearly articulate the root causes and constraints
- Use data and specific evidence to support your analysis
- Identify technical, organizational, and business factors
- Address both immediate symptoms and underlying issues
- Reference diagnostic frameworks from established strategy resources

### 3. **Refinement** (Strategy Validation)
Choose at least one refinement technique:
- **Systems Modeling**: Map the problem as interconnected systems with stocks and flows
- **Wardley Mapping**: Show component evolution and strategic positioning
- **Strategy Testing**: Design small-scale experiments to validate approaches

### 4. **Policy** (Strategic Decisions)
Define 3-5 specific policies that address the diagnosis:
- Each policy should directly solve part of the diagnosed problem
- Include guidance on decision-making frameworks
- Specify what is required vs. recommended vs. prohibited
- Reference proven policy patterns from successful companies

### 5. **Operations** (Implementation Mechanisms)
For each policy, specify concrete operational mechanisms:
- **Approval processes**: Who decides what and how
- **Measurement**: Leading and lagging indicators
- **Escalation paths**: How to handle exceptions
- **Review cycles**: When and how to assess progress
- **Communication**: How to maintain awareness and adoption

## Output Format

Structure your response as a complete strategy document with:
- Executive summary (2-3 sentences)
- Each section clearly labeled with specific, actionable content
- Explicit references to source strategies, frameworks, or case studies
- Concrete examples rather than abstract principles
- Implementation timeline with key milestones

## Source References Required

Include specific references to:
- Strategies from "Crafting Engineering Strategy" case studies
- Proven frameworks from books like "Good Strategy Bad Strategy," "Technology Strategy Patterns," or "The Phoenix Project"
- Real company examples (Google, Amazon, Netflix, Stripe, etc.)
- Industry best practices with specific implementation details

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**Your Request**: {prompt}