What problem does it solve? Unstructured thinking leads to premature decisions, missed requirements, and flawed proposals. This Skill provides three structured frameworks that guide idea generation, proposal evaluation, and requirement discovery so analysis is systematic rather than ad hoc. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Critical Evaluation: A 7-step process to restate claims, assess evidence, detect fallacies, expose assumptions, and check contradictions before committing to a proposal. - Diverge-Converge Brainstorming: A 5-phase workflow that generates 20-50 raw ideas, clusters them into themes, and scores candidates with weighted criteria to select 3-5 validated solutions. - Deep Questioning: A 6-layer progressive inquiry that uncovers root causes, constraints, user needs, and risks, with depth indicators from shallow to exhaustive. - Use Case: When planning a new feature, apply Deep Questioning to clarify requirements, use Diverge-Converge to explore solution approaches, then run Critical Evaluation on the top candidate before writing the specification. ## Quick Start Ask the assistant to brainstorm and critically evaluate solution options for your current design problem using the thinking frameworks.
