Craft Skill Index (47 patterns)
We break down and describe the useful parts of research work: core craft skills are formed into patterns—re-usable little units that help you decide when to use a skill, get a sense of what "good" looks like, and find resources for learning more.f
View the skills in two ways: in order of higher-to-lower impact (theme groups), or in the order of use throughout a project (process phases):
View the skills in two ways: in order of higher-to-lower impact (theme groups), or in the order of use throughout a project (process phases):

HIGH LEVERAGE
Strategic Direction:
HIGH LEVERAGE
Amplify the Practice:
STEPPING STONE
Business Alignment:
HIGH LEVERAGE
Integration in Service Delivery:
ALWAYS NECESSARY
Broadcasting:
HIGH IMPACT
Structured Modeling:
ALWAYS NECESSARY
Stakeholder Engagement:
CORE CRAFT
Synthesis:
AMPLIFIERS
Basic Quantitative Work:
CORE CRAFT MECHANICS
Interview Planning & Execution:
FOUNDATIONAL
Debrief & Analysis:
PRODUCT FOUNDATIONS
Evaluative Testing:
FOUNDATIONAL
Coordination & Data Management
