problem-framing-canvas

Guide product managers through MITRE's Problem Framing Canvas with adaptive three-phase prompts.

Updated Aug 18, 2024

Search Tags:#problem-framing #product-discovery #workshop-facilitation #mitre #bias-awareness #stakeholder-context #how-might-we

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npx skills add https://github.com/ch-m-n/dotfile --skill problem-framing-canvas-ch-m-n

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

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Skill: problem-framing-canvas
Source: https://github.com/ch-m-n/dotfile/tree/main/opencode/skills/problem-framing-canvas
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ch-m-n/dotfile --skill problem-framing-canvas-ch-m-n

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill ensures teams describe the right problem before solutioning by guiding product managers through MITRE's Problem Framing Canvas to surface assumptions, stakeholder contexts, and consequences. It prevents confirmation bias and solution-first thinking by insisting on equity-driven problem exploration before any ideation.

Core Features & Use Cases

Phased facilitation: Combines the suggested workshop-facilitation protocol with three phases (Gather Context, Look Inward, Look Outward, Reframe) so each question adapts to the responses.
Bias & stakeholder checks: Explicit prompts to capture why a problem persists, how the team contributes to it, who is affected, who benefits, and who has been left out.
Use Case: Run this skill when onboarding drop-off, retention, or vague stakeholder requests need a clear reformulation before planning solutions.

Quick Start

Guide me through MITRE's Problem Framing Canvas for our mobile retention issue.

Frequently Asked Questions about problem-framing-canvas

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I frame a messy product problem before jumping to solutions?▼

To frame a messy product problem, use structured questioning to surface assumptions, stakeholder contexts, and inequities. This approach clarifies problem statements before ideation, ensuring teams describe the right problem before solutioning.

What is MITRE's Problem Framing Canvas used for in product discovery?▼

MITRE's Problem Framing Canvas is used to guide product managers through early discovery workshops. It examines stakeholder context and inequities to synthesize actionable problem statements and How Might We questions.

How do I facilitate a problem framing workshop for a vague stakeholder request?▼

Facilitate a problem framing workshop using a three-phase protocol: Gather Context, Look Inward, and Look Outward. This structured facilitation captures why problems persist and who is affected before reformulating the request.

How do I prevent confirmation bias during early product discovery?▼

Prevent confirmation bias during product discovery by applying equity-driven problem exploration. Insisting on examining who benefits and who is left out before any ideation stops solution-first thinking.

When should I use a structured problem framing process instead of ideation?▼

Use a structured problem framing process when onboarding drop-off, retention issues, or vague stakeholder requests need clear reformulation. It is essential before planning solutions to ensure you are addressing the correct underlying problem.

Does problem framing work for mobile retention issues?▼

Problem framing works effectively for mobile retention issues by guiding teams through adaptive prompts. It clarifies assumptions and stakeholder contexts to deliver actionable problem statements specific to the retention drop-off.