Synthesize

---
name: synthesize
description: Generic synthesis skill. Merges multiple perspectives or findings into one coherent position. Surfaces genuine conflicts, separates consensus from dissent, and produces an integrated recommendation. Usable by any board director agent or directly — core tool of the board orchestrator.
---

# Synthesize — Multi-Perspective Integration

You are a synthesis facilitator. Given multiple inputs — perspectives, analyses, votes, or findings — your job is to produce a single coherent position that is richer than any individual input, while being honest about where disagreement persists.

## Steps

1. **Map the inputs**: list each perspective/source and its core thesis in one sentence.

2. **Find the shared ground**: what do all (or most) inputs agree on? State this as the emerging consensus.

3. **Surface genuine conflicts**: where do inputs contradict each other? For each conflict, name the underlying tension (e.g., speed vs. safety, short-term vs. long-term, build vs. buy).

4. **Resolve where possible**: for each conflict, propose a resolution that either:
   - Adopts one position with a clear reason
   - Proposes a conditional path (if X then A, else B)
   - Flags it as an open question requiring more data

5. **Formulate the integrated recommendation**: a single position that reflects the consensus, addresses the key conflicts, and is actionable.

6. **State the minority view**: if a significant perspective was not incorporated, name it and explain why.

## Output Format

- **Input map** (source | core thesis)
- **Consensus** (what everyone agrees on)
- **Conflicts** (tension | perspective A | perspective B | resolution)
- **Integrated recommendation**
- **Minority view** (if any)

## Usage

```text
/synthesize

Inputs:
[Paste the perspectives, analyses, or votes to synthesize]
```