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problem-framing-canvas

Guide product teams through MITRE's Problem Framing Canvas to produce an equity-aware problem statement and How Might We question.

358|11|Updated May 15, 2026
Search Tags:#stakeholder alignment#product discovery#problem framing#how might we#workshop facilitation#mitre framework#bias and assumptions
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/getcrew44/crew44 --skill problem-framing-canvas-getcrew44
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: problem-framing-canvas
Source: https://github.com/getcrew44/crew44/tree/main/daemon/internal/presets/defaultcrew/skills/product/problem-framing-canvas
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/getcrew44/crew44 --skill problem-framing-canvas-getcrew44

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

It helps product teams turn a vague, solution-first or biased problem description into an equity-aware, well-scoped problem statement and a clear How Might We question before they start brainstorming solutions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured problem framing: Guides teams through MITRE’s three phases—Look Inward, Look Outward, and Reframe—to surface assumptions, overlooked stakeholders, and root causes.
  • Workshop-ready questions: Uses targeted prompts to clarify symptoms, barriers, affected personas, consequences, and who benefits or is left out.
  • Actionable outputs: Produces a refined problem statement plus an HMW question that is ready for downstream solution ideation.
  • Use case examples: Running problem framing for mobile retention issues, reframing stakeholder requests before building, or clarifying onboarding drop-off causes without jumping to features.

Quick Start

Use the problem-framing-canvas skill to run a three-phase Problem Framing Canvas and end with a refined problem statement and How Might We question for your chosen 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 reframe a vague stakeholder request into a clear problem statement?▼

Problem framing helps product teams avoid jumping to features by using targeted prompts to clarify symptoms, barriers, and affected personas across three phases, ultimately producing an equity-aware problem statement and a How Might We question for downstream ideation.

How do I facilitate a problem framing workshop for product discovery?▼

You need stakeholder alignment and a messy problem description, such as mobile retention issues or onboarding drop-off, to apply the MITRE Problem Framing Canvas effectively and generate equitable problem statements.

What is the MITRE Problem Framing Canvas used for in product management?▼

The problem framing process includes Look Inward to surface internal assumptions, Look Outward to identify overlooked stakeholders and consequences, and Reframe to synthesize findings into an actionable How Might We question.

Can I use problem framing to address onboarding drop-off without jumping to features?▼

Problem framing is ideal for messy problem discovery, stakeholder request reframing, and workshop facilitation across retention, onboarding, and other product initiatives where solution-first bias is a risk.

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