problem-framing-canvas

Guide product teams through the MITRE Problem Framing Canvas phases.

Updated Aug 23, 2026

Search Tags:#bias #workshop #stakeholders #problem-framing #mitre-canvas #how-might-we

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npx skills add https://github.com/GP-SoftwareDivision/genova_ai --skill problem-framing-canvas-gp-softwaredivision

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Skill: problem-framing-canvas
Source: https://github.com/GP-SoftwareDivision/genova_ai/tree/main/.agents/skills/problem-framing-canvas
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/GP-SoftwareDivision/genova_ai --skill problem-framing-canvas-gp-softwaredivision

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

MITRE Problem Framing Canvas helps teams explore the problem space before rushing to solutions, promoting equity-driven framing and a broader perspective.

Core Features & Use Cases

Three-phase process (Look Inward, Look Outward, Reframe) with structured prompts.
Facilitates bias awareness, stakeholder inclusion, and actionable How Might We (HMW) statements.
Ideal for starting discovery, reframing vague problems, and aligning cross-functional teams on problem definition.

Quick Start

Initiate a three-phase Problem Framing Canvas session with your team to frame the problem and generate an initial HMW.

Frequently Asked Questions about problem-framing-canvas

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

FAQPage Schema

What is problem framing and when do I need to use a canvas for it?▼

Problem framing is the process of exploring the problem space before proposing solutions. You need a canvas for it during discovery workshops to ensure cross-functional stakeholder alignment and prevent rushing into building features.

How do I facilitate a problem framing workshop with stakeholders?▼

Facilitate a problem framing workshop by guiding stakeholders through the three phases: Look Inward, Look Outward, and Reframe, using structured prompts to generate a refined problem statement and an actionable HMW statement.

How does the MITRE canvas address bias awareness in problem definition?▼

The MITRE canvas addresses bias awareness by structuring the problem exploration process across Look Inward, Look Outward, and Reframe phases, ensuring broader perspectives and equity-driven framing before committing to a specific solution.

Can I use problem framing for aligning cross-functional teams on a vague problem?▼

Yes, you can use problem framing to align cross-functional teams on a vague problem by applying structured phase-specific activities that restate the problem clearly and output a unifying How Might We statement.

What is the best way to generate an actionable How Might We statement from a vague issue?▼

The best way to generate an actionable How Might We statement is to run a three-phase problem framing session that explores the problem space inward and outward before reframing the issue into a targeted, actionable question.

Do I need a dedicated facilitator to run a problem framing canvas session?▼

Yes, the problem framing canvas requires a facilitator workflow to manage the structured prompts, drive phase-specific activities, and synthesize the final problem restatement and HMW output effectively.