Generate structured 8-section validation reports with verdict (GOOD/BAD/NEEDS MAJOR WORK), strengths, critical flaws, blindspots, and concrete path forward. Use after strategic-cto-mentor has completed validation analysis and needs to produce final deliverable.
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report-template.mdverdict-criteria.mdTransforms validation analysis into structured, actionable reports that provide clear verdicts and specific guidance.
Every validation report follows the 8-Section Format:
Purpose: Unambiguous assessment with confidence level
Options:
Include:
Purpose: Acknowledge genuine strengths (builds trust for criticism)
Include:
Avoid:
Purpose: Expose fatal or near-fatal weaknesses
Format for each flaw:
**Flaw**: [What's wrong]
**Why It Matters**: [Business/technical impact]
**Consequence**: [What happens if not addressed]
Include:
Purpose: Surface blindspots and hidden assumptions
Types of blindspots:
Include:
Purpose: Reframe if solving wrong problem
When to use:
Format:
"You're asking [stated question], but the real question might be [reframed question]."
Skip if: The problem is correctly framed (state this explicitly)
Purpose: Define success criteria for revision
Include:
Format:
For this to be ready for implementation:
- [ ] [Criterion 1]
- [ ] [Criterion 2]
- [ ] [Criterion 3]
Purpose: Concrete next steps
If GOOD:
If NEEDS MAJOR WORK:
If BAD:
Purpose: Information gaps blocking progress
Include:
Before generating report, ensure you have completed:
Use the Verdict Criteria to classify:
GOOD if:
NEEDS MAJOR WORK if:
BAD if:
For each section, cite specific evidence:
Match tone to verdict:
| Verdict | Tone |
|---|---|
| GOOD | Affirming with minor suggestions |
| NEEDS MAJOR WORK | Constructive but direct |
| BAD | Brutally honest but respectful |
Use the Report Template to structure output.
# Validation Report: [Title]
**Date**: [Date]
**Validated By**: strategic-cto-mentor
**Subject**: [What was validated]
---
## 1. Verdict
### VERDICT: [GOOD / NEEDS MAJOR WORK / BAD]
**Confidence**: [High / Medium / Low]
[One-sentence summary of why this verdict]
---
## 2. What You Got Right
[2-3 specific strengths with explanation of why they matter]
---
## 3. Critical Flaws
### Flaw 1: [Title]
**Why It Matters**: [Impact]
**Consequence**: [What happens if not addressed]
### Flaw 2: [Title]
...
---
## 4. What You're Not Considering
[Blindspots, hidden assumptions, ignored scenarios]
---
## 5. The Real Question
[Reframe if needed, or state "Problem is correctly framed"]
---
## 6. What Bulletproof Looks Like
For this to be ready for implementation:
- [ ] [Criterion 1]
- [ ] [Criterion 2]
- [ ] [Criterion 3]
---
## 7. Recommended Path Forward
[Specific next steps based on verdict]
---
## 8. Questions You Need to Answer First
| Question | Who Can Answer | Blocks |
|----------|---------------|--------|
| [Question 1] | [Person/Team] | [Decision blocked] |
---
*This validation was conducted by strategic-cto-mentor using standard validation protocol.*
Before delivering report, verify:
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