problem-framing-canvas

Guide teams through the MITRE Problem Framing Canvas to produce a problem statement.

Updated Mar 16, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/RebelHawk-TK/DeepThinkTrader --skill problem-framing-canvas-rebelhawk-tk
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: problem-framing-canvas
Source: https://github.com/RebelHawk-TK/DeepThinkTrader/tree/main/.agents/skills/problem-framing-canvas
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/RebelHawk-TK/DeepThinkTrader --skill problem-framing-canvas-rebelhawk-tk

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Frame problems clearly using MITRE Problem Framing Canvas to surface root causes before solutioning.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Guided Look Inward, Look Outward, and Reframe phases with prompts
  • Produces a structured Problem Framing Canvas and a clear How Might We statement
  • Useful for early discovery, stakeholder alignment, and cross-functional workshops

Quick Start

Run a Problem Framing Canvas session with cross-functional participants to generate a precise problem restatement and actionable HMW

Frequently Asked Questions about problem-framing-canvas

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

FAQPage Schema
What is a problem framing canvas and when do I need it for product discovery?

Use a problem framing canvas during early product discovery and cross-functional workshops to surface root causes before solutioning. It guides teams through structured phases to produce a clear problem statement and actionable question.

How do I facilitate a problem framing session to align stakeholders?

Facilitate a problem framing session by guiding cross-functional participants through Look Inward, Look Outward, and Reframe phases to surface assumptions and generate a precise problem restatement and actionable How Might We question.

Can I use the MITRE problem framing method for cross-functional team alignment?

Yes, the MITRE problem framing method supports cross-functional team alignment by enforcing a three-phase flow that surfaces assumptions and outward impact, helping stakeholders agree on a single, structured problem statement.

How do I write a How Might We statement from a problem framing canvas?

Generate a How Might We statement by completing the Reframe phase after analyzing inward assumptions and outward impact, transforming root causes into an actionable question for downstream solution exploration.

What is the difference between problem framing and solution brainstorming?

Problem framing focuses on surfacing root causes and assumptions before solutioning, whereas solution brainstorming happens downstream using the generated How Might We statement to guide ideation.