Command: design-partner-ecosystem

Inputs

• markets – target markets or segments (enterprise, midmarket, smb, geo).
• focus – partner types (technology, services, channel, marketplace, alliances).
• horizon – planning window (6m, 12m, 24m).
• capacity – optional number of net-new partners to onboard.
• constraints – budget, compliance, or integration limits.

Workflow

1. Market & Customer Insights – evaluate demand signals, buyer requests, and product roadmap alignment.
2. Partner Profiling – define ideal partner characteristics, value props, and differentiation.
3. Tiering & Incentives – design tiers, benefits, KPIs, and investment requirements.
4. Operating Model – outline governance, onboarding, enablement, and co-selling expectations.
5. Roadmap & Investment Plan – prioritize recruits, resourcing, and success metrics for the planning horizon.

Outputs

• Partner ecosystem strategy doc with roadmap + investment plan.
• Tiering model + scorecards for evaluating and managing partners.
• KPIs and governance cadence for leadership approval.

Agent/Skill Invocations

• partner-strategy-director – leads strategy and roadmap creation.
• partner-program-architect – translates tiers into enablement programs.
• partner-ecosystem-map skill – visualizes current vs target coverage.
• partner-revenue-desk skill – models revenue impact and incentives.