# Win Loss Analysis

> Analyzes won and lost deals to identify pattern differences in positioning, objections, pricing, and product fit. Use when the user asks for win-loss insights.

- Skill: `whyashthakker/win-loss-analysis` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 5 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add whyashthakker/win-loss-analysis`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/whyashthakker/win-loss-analysis/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Marketing & Growth
- Author: whyashthakker (https://skillmd.com/u/whyashthakker)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/whyashthakker/win-loss-analysis

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# Win Loss Analysis

Extract the actual reasons deals move forward or die. Surface patterns, not anecdotes.

## Quick Reference

**Key Insight:** Buyers often give polite answers. Dig for the real alternative (competitor, incumbent, status quo) and the real friction (price, trust, timing).

## When to Activate

Activate when the user asks to:
- analyze won and lost deals
- identify win-loss patterns
- improve positioning or objection handling
- understand competitor dynamics

## Workflow

### Step 1: Gather Deal Data

Use deal notes, call summaries, or interview responses. Need:
- outcome (won/lost)
- segment or deal type
- competitor or alternative
- stated and inferred reasons

### Step 2: Analyze Factors

Reference [references/analysis-factors.md](./references/analysis-factors.md):

**Pain Urgency** – How painful and immediate was the buyer's problem?

**Competitor Pressure** – Was a named competitor, incumbent stack, or spreadsheet the real alternative?

**Pricing Friction** – Did cost block the deal, or was value not clear enough?

**Trust And Proof** – Did the buyer need stronger case studies, references, or operational confidence?

### Step 3: Find Patterns

Look for:
- common themes in wins vs. losses
- segment differences (SMB vs. enterprise)
- competitor-specific patterns
- timing or process factors

### Step 4: Output Structure

Produce:
- summary of key findings
- win factors and loss factors
- segment or competitor breakdown
- actionable recommendations

## Quality Gates

Before finalizing, verify:
- [ ] Patterns are supported by data, not single anecdotes
- [ ] Real alternative is identified for losses
- [ ] Recommendations are specific and actionable
- [ ] Segment differences are noted

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