OS Analysis Engine template

Engine CODE + ATLAS + Triads

Topic [Insert topic]

Date [YYYY-MM-DD]

Objective
[1-sentence desired outcome]

Context
[Key constraints, timebox, scope]

Mascots: Owl (logic)Dolphin (collab)Elephant (wisdom)Fox (creative)

Quick Sheet — Selected tools (auto-picked)

SWOTPESTLEPorter’s 5FDecision Matrix

Why these?
[Signals matched: Strategy + Competition + Multi-criteria choice]

Expected outputs
[e.g., Position snapshot, external factors map, rivalry analysis, ranked options]

CODE v1 — Concise Run

Q: [What decision/outcome?] • Users/Stakeholders: [who] • Constraints: [budget/time/regulatory/data]

Signal	Value	Implication
Decision type	[Strategy / Ops / Policy / Product]	Maps to base tool family
Uncertainty	[Low/Med/High]	High → Scenario Planning; Med → Risk Matrix
Competition	[Low/Med/High]	High → Porter’s 5F • Blue Ocean
Regulation	[Low/Med/High]	Medium+ → PESTLE • Stakeholder
Root cause vs choice	[Cause-finding / Option-ranking]	RCA/5-Whys vs Decision Matrix/Cost-Benefit

SWOT — mini

S	W	O	T
[…]	[…]	[…]	[…]

PESTLE — mini

P	E	S	T	L	E
[…]	[…]	[…]	[…]	[…]	[…]

Porter’s Five Forces — mini

Entrants	Suppliers	Buyers	Substitutes	Rivalry
[L/M/H]	[L/M/H]	[L/M/H]	[L/M/H]	[L/M/H]

Decision Matrix — mini

Option	Criteria	Weights	Score
A	Cost, Impact, Risk	0.3/0.5/0.2	[0-10]
B	Cost, Impact, Risk	0.3/0.5/0.2	[0-10]

Archetypal3

Technical4

Liminal2

Axiological4

Social3

TVI = (Sphere Alignment × Readiness ÷ Resistance) → ~2.8/5

Reality (Facts/Data)	Meaning (Values/Feelings)	Action (Choice)
[Key numbers & constraints]	[Stakeholder values & narratives]	[Decision & next 3 steps]

Verdict: [Concise conclusion]. Key trade-offs: [x vs y]. Decision: [Option X]. Why: [1–2 strongest reasons].

Next Actions (7-day)	Risks & Mitigations
1) [ ] … 2) [ ] … 3) [ ] …	[Top 3 risks + pre-emptive moves]

Tool Catalog (21) — when to use

Tool	Best for / Signal	Input needed	Output
SWOT	Strategy snapshot	Internal/external bullets	4-box map
PESTLE	Regulatory/societal forces ↑	Macro drivers	6-factor table
MOST	Aligning org intent	Mission/OKRs	M→O→S→T chain
Porter’s 5F	High competition	Industry data	Force levels
BCG	Portfolio focus	Growth/share	Stars/Dogs map
Ansoff	Growth paths	Market×Product	4-cell strategy
Value Chain	Ops leverage	Process map	Value hotspots
Balanced Scorecard	KPIs across org	4-perspective goals	KPI set
RCA	Recurring issues	Event timeline	Root causes
Decision Matrix	Rank options	Options+criteria	Weighted scores
Gap Analysis	Performance delta	Current vs target	Bridging tasks
Fishbone	Cause mapping	Categories	Ishikawa diagram
RACI	Role clarity	Tasks/people	R/A/C/I grid
Stakeholder	Multi-party impact	Stakeholder list	Power/interest map
Risk Matrix	Uncertainty mgmt	Risk list	Impact×Likelihood
Blue Ocean	Uncontested space	Buyer value elems	ERRC canvas
Six Thinking Hats	Group ideation	Team session	Balanced views
Force Field	Change friction	Pros/cons forces	Push/pull plan
5 Whys	Quick root cause	Problem statement	Underlying issue
Scenario Planning	Long-horizon unknowns	Critical uncertainties	3–4 narratives
Cost-Benefit	Econ trade-offs	Costs/benefits	NPV/ratio/qual