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value-creation-plan
Structure post-acquisition value creation plans with revenue, cost, and operational levers mapped to an EBITDA bridge. Includes 100-day priorities, KPI targets, and accountability frameworks. Use when planning post-close execution, preparing operating partner materials, or building a board-ready value creation roadmap. Triggers on "value creation plan", "100-day plan", "post-close plan", "EBITDA bridge", "operating plan", or "value creation levers".
Why this skill is useful
Provides a structured framework for post-acquisition value creation that includes specific levers and metrics not commonly found in generic business practices.
What it needs
About 3k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-08-04. 34,059 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
Value Creation Plan Workflow Step 1: Baseline Assessment Understand the starting point: Current revenue, EBITDA, and margins Organizational structure and capabilities Key operational metrics by function Management team strengths and gaps Quick wins already identified during diligence Step 2: Value Creation Levers Map all levers to an EBITDA bridge over the hold period: Revenue Growth Levers Organic growth: Price increases, volume growth, market expansion Cross-sell / upsell: New products to existing customers New market entry: Geographic expansion, new verticals, new channels Sales force effectiveness: Hire reps, improve conversion, shorten cycle M&A / add-ons: Bolt-on acquisitions to add revenue and capabilities For each lever: Current state → Target state Revenue impact ($) Timeline to impact Investment required Confidence level (high/medium/low) Margin Expansion Levers Pricing optimization: Price increases, mix shift, bundling COGS reduction: Procurement savings, supplier consolidation, automation OpEx optimization: Overhead reduction, shared services, offshoring Technology investment: Automation, systems integration, data analytics Scale leverage: Fixed cost leverage as revenue grows Strategic / Multiple Expansion Platform building: Add-on acquisitions, tuck-ins Recurring revenue shift: Move from project to recurring/subscription Market positioning: Category leadership, brand building Management upgrades: Key hires to professionalize the business ESG / governance: Board formation, reporting improvements Step 3: EBITDA Bridge Build the walk from current to target EBITDA: Lever Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 ------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Base EBITDA Organic revenue growth Pricing Add-on M&A COGS savings OpEx optimization Technology investment Pro Forma EBITDA Margin Step 4: 100-Day Plan Prioritize the first 100 days post-close: Days 1-30: Stabilize & Assess Management alignment and retention (sign employment agreements, set comp) Quick w …
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@skills anthropics/value-creation-plan