/design-partner-ecosystem

name: design-partner-ecosystem
description: Builds partner ecosystem strategy, tiering, and investment plan.
usage: /partnership-development:design-partner-ecosystem --markets enterprise,smb --focus services,technology --horizon 12m

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.

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