bmad-cis-problem-solving

Root cause analysis separates symptoms from underlying causes by systematically diagnosing complex problems. This Skill guides structured problem framing to identify contributing factors and refine unclear issues into precise statements and measurable success criteria for operational, product, or technical scenarios.

To start root cause analysis and solution generation, provide an ambiguous challenge and this Skill will refine it into a precise problem statement with measurable success criteria. It then systematically evaluates tradeoffs, validation steps, and iterative monitoring to build an implementation plan.

Limitations of this problem-solving approach include its reliance on iterative monitoring and systematic evaluation of forces and constraints. You should not use it when you lack measurable success criteria or cannot commit to the iterative monitoring required for actionable decision-making.

The best way to separate symptoms from underlying causes in systems thinking is through structured problem framing and systematic diagnosis. This Skill refines ambiguous challenges into precise statements, applying root cause analysis to identify contributing factors and build an implementation plan.