discovery

To clarify ambiguous problems and uncover root causes, this Skill guides an interactive, single-question-per-step dialogue to decompose issues, detect XY-problems, and iteratively probe causes using the 5 Whys method.

The XY problem occurs when a proposed solution hides a different true goal. This Skill surfaces the underlying objective Y and proposes alternative technical approaches instead of blindly implementing solution X.

To run a 5 Whys root-cause analysis, the Skill conducts an iterative conversational workflow, asking one focused question per step to probe underlying causes until a satisfactory root cause is identified and summarized.

To prioritize problem components, this Skill decomposes larger issues into technical and non-technical parts, assigns MoSCoW-style priorities, and generates suggested next actions along with an optional discovery template.

Yes, you can use this structured analysis workflow for engineering, product, and operational scenarios. It requires no dependencies and applies interactive dialogue to extract precise information without assumptions.

You should avoid this conversational root-cause analysis approach for simple, well-defined issues that already have clear components and established root causes, as the interactive dialogue is designed specifically for ambiguous, multi-faceted problems.