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To frame a messy product problem, use a structured canvas to surface assumptions and clarify pains before developing solutions. It guides teams through inward, outward, and reframe phases to synthesize insights into a precise problem statement and a How Might We question.

The MITRE Problem Framing Canvas is a structured workshop framework that guides teams through Look Inward, Look Outward, and Reframe phases. It probes symptoms, barriers, assumptions, and stakeholders to reframe solution-first thinking into a clear problem statement.

Facilitate a problem framing workshop by orchestrating tailored prompts across three phases to gather context, probe assumptions, and map affected personas. This process clarifies messy stakeholder requests and outputs a refined problem statement with a How Might We question.

Yes, you can use problem framing to address onboarding drop-off and metric declines. The canvas evaluates these messy stakeholder requests during discovery workshops by mapping affected personas and surfacing barriers before committing to a solution.

Use a problem framing canvas when facing messy problems with overlooked pains or solution-first thinking. It surfaces marginalized voices, identifies stakeholders benefiting from the status quo, and ensures you solve the real problem before starting discovery.