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name: synthesizing-research

description: Synthesize all prior research into a unified GTM narrative. Run after `analyzing-contradictions` to prepare for slide deck generation (Phase 5).

compatibility: Designed for Claude Code

metadata:

allowed-tools: Read, Write, Glob, Grep, WebSearch, WebFetch

argument-hint: [optional-synthesis-focus]

---

# Synthesizing Research (Phase 5)

**Target**: $ARGUMENTS

Phase 5 of the GTM pipeline. Depends on all prior phases (0-4). Produces a

unified GTM narrative integrating technical, market, and strategic findings.

This output drives Phase 6 slide deck generation.

## Mode Awareness

Read `config/mode.md` before starting:

- `concise` — Executive summary (1 page), key findings table, single recommended path

- `detailed` — Full integrated narrative, alternative scenarios, confidence annotations

- `conservative` — Lead with validated evidence; clearly separate confirmed from inferred

- `ambitious` — Lead with opportunity thesis; build the bull case narrative

## Inputs

- `results/phase-0/capability-profile.md`

- `results/phase-1a/competitor-map.md`

- `results/phase-1b/market-analysis.md`

- `results/phase-2/pmf-assessment.md`

- `results/phase-3/gtm-strategy.md`

- `results/phase-4/contradiction-analysis.md`

- `config/comments_gtm.md` — GTM preferences for framing

- `config/mode.md` — Style and approach settings

## Workflow

1. **Read all prior phase outputs** including contradiction resolutions from Phase 4

2. **Construct the narrative arc**: Source capability → Market opportunity → PMF evidence → GTM path

3. **Resolve outstanding contradictions** from Phase 4 into final recommendations

4. **Assign confidence ratings** to all major claims (High/Medium/Low)

5. **Identify the single recommended GTM path** and articulate why

6. **Document alternatives** with tradeoffs for decision-maker context

7. **Validate against criteria** — Check `config/validation_criteria.md` Phase 5 gates

## Output

Write to `results/phase-5/`:

### `synthesis.md`

```

# GTM Research Synthesis

## Executive Summary

[3-5 sentence narrative: what we found, what it means, what we recommend]

## Key Findings by Phase

| Phase | Key Finding | Confidence |

|-------|-------------|------------|

| 0 — Source | [finding] | High/Medium/Low |

| 1A — Landscape | [finding] | High/Medium/Low |

| 1B — Market | [finding] | High/Medium/Low |

| 2 — PMF | [finding] | High/Medium/Low |

| 3 — GTM | [finding] | High/Medium/Low |

| 4 — Gaps | [finding] | High/Medium/Low |

## Integrated GTM Narrative

### The Opportunity

[Market context and timing rationale]

### The Fit

[How product capabilities match market needs]

### The Path

[Recommended GTM motion and why]

## Recommended GTM Path

[Specific, actionable recommendation with first 3 steps]

## Alternative Paths

### Alternative 1: [Name]

- Tradeoff: [upside vs downside]

## Confidence Assessment

- Claims with High confidence: [N]

- Claims with Medium confidence: [N]

- Claims with Low confidence: [N] — [action needed]

```

## Rules

- Low-confidence claims must be explicitly flagged — do not bury uncertainty

- Contradiction resolutions from Phase 4 must be reflected in the narrative

- The recommended path must be specific enough to act on within 30 days

- Reference phase output files by path for traceability