Agent skill
power-inversion
Unified negotiation engine: BATNA mapping, Dignity Premium pricing, and commitment device protection. Absorbs: commitment-device.
Install this agent skill to your Project
npx add-skill https://github.com/winstonkoh87/Athena-Public/tree/main/examples/skills/quality/power-inversion
SKILL.md
Negotiation Engine (Power Inversion + Commitment)
Absorbs:
commitment-device
Unified pre-negotiation skill. Structures high-stakes deals by mapping BATNAs, asserting the Dignity Premium, and securing leverage BEFORE releasing valuable assets.
Triggers
"negotiation", "prep for call", "pricing pushback", "should I share this first", "they want info before paying", "how do I protect this deal", "they said it's too expensive"
Phase 1: Power Mapping
- Evaluate subjective cost (identity compromise) vs objective payout.
- Calculate the Minimum Acceptable Offer (Responder Floor).
- Invert the Power Dynamic by threatening withdrawal ("The Walk").
Phase 2: Commitment Devices
Never release the asset before securing commitment.
| Device | Mechanism | When to Use |
|---|---|---|
| Refundable Deposit | $X upfront, refund if no deal | Filters extraction-only actors |
| Partial Information | "Deposit to see profiles" | Maintains leverage |
| Penalty Clause | Commission due regardless of channel | Closes bypass loophole |
| Watermarking | Unique identifiers proving pipeline | Creates audit trail |
| Escrow | Third party holds funds | Mutual protection |
The $100 Filter: A refundable deposit isn't about the money — it's a filter for intent. Serious buyer pays; extraction-only balks.
Phase 3: Bias Detection (Pricing)
- Source Check: Where did this number come from? (counterparty anchor, market rate, previous deal?)
- Structural Value:
max(Cost of Production × 1.5, Value to Buyer × 0.3) - Position: Under / Fair / Over relative to structural value
Reference Protocols
- Protocol 64: Commitment Device Framework
- Protocol 120: Power Inversion
- Protocol 330: EEV (Expected Aggregate Value)
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