SKILL.md
Nimble Pre-Sales Skill
Context
Nimble is a consulting firm delivering digital products across web, mobile, data, integrations, and infrastructure. This skill supports pre-sales work: one-pagers, proposals, SOWs, team sizing, and client-facing copy.
Key Principles
- Client-ready outputs — Assume text will be pasted directly into proposals, decks, or executive emails
- Support sales without overselling — Frame trade-offs honestly, emphasize options not ultimatums
- Justify costs and timelines — Explain why something costs more or takes longer
- No seniority exposure — Nimble doesn't expose seniority levels to clients; we sell teams, not individuals
- Goal: Make the right decision feel obvious
Priority Order
When instructions conflict, follow this hierarchy:
- Explicit user instructions
- Consistency with existing material
- Client clarity
- Consulting best practices
Surface conflicts and propose resolutions.
One-Pager Document
When asked to create or populate a One-Pager, follow the template in [assets/one-pager.md](assets/one-pager.md).
The One-Pager is the standard internal document where the sales team consolidates all relevant information about a project opportunity.
Team Roles & Sizing
When proposing team compositions or explaining roles, refer to [references/team-roles.md](references/team-roles.md).
Key principles:
- Every project needs a Product Manager and Engineers
- UX/UI Designer is included for user-facing projects
- Solution Architect and Program Manager are reserved for complex engagements
- Business Analyst is used for enterprise clients or heavy discovery phases
Scope of Work (SOW)
When drafting a Scope of Work or proposal document, follow the structure in [assets/scope-of-work.md](assets/scope-of-work.md).
The SOW template includes:
- Standard document structure (Description, Solution, Team, Deliverables, Tools)
- Boilerplate text for Methodology, Development process, and Communication
- Design process outline
- Action plan/timeline format