problem-solving

Guide users through a dispatch-based technique map to match symptoms with problem-solving methods.

Updated Feb 8, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/brixtonpham/claude-setup --skill problem-solving-brixtonpham
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: problem-solving
Source: https://github.com/brixtonpham/claude-setup/tree/main/hub/skills/problem-solving
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/brixtonpham/claude-setup --skill problem-solving-brixtonpham

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a structured, repeatable approach to diagnosing and resolving stubborn problems by mapping symptoms to proven problem-solving techniques, reducing time to clarity and decision.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Dispatch-based diagnosis: Quick matching of stuck symptoms to techniques like Simplification Cascades, Collision-Zone Thinking, Meta-Pattern Recognition, Inversion Exercise, and Scale Game.
  • Reference-driven execution: Access to detailed guides in references/ to apply each technique precisely.
  • Cross-domain applicability: Useful for product, engineering, design, data, and operations to accelerate problem resolution.

Quick Start

Identify a stuck scenario and run the When Stuck flow to select a technique; read the corresponding reference to apply the steps, then document insights.

Frequently Asked Questions about problem-solving

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

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What is a dispatch-based technique map for problem-solving?

A dispatch-based technique map matches specific stuck symptoms to proven methods like Simplification Cascades or Inversion Exercise, providing a structured process to apply steps and document outcomes for resolving complex bottlenecks.

How do I resolve recurring complexity spirals in engineering and product design?

You resolve recurring complexity spirals by running the When Stuck flow to select a technique such as Meta-Pattern Recognition, reading the corresponding reference, and applying the structured steps to diagnose and break the recurring pattern.

Can I apply these problem-solving techniques across operations and data contexts?

Yes, you can apply these problem-solving techniques across product, engineering, design, data, and operations contexts to accelerate resolution of innovation blocks, recurring patterns, and production-scale questions.

Do I need external tools to run the Scale Game or Inversion Exercise?

No, you do not need external tools to run the Scale Game or Inversion Exercise, because the Skill requires no external tooling beyond the included references to load techniques, apply steps, and document outcomes.

What is the best way to diagnose stubborn production-scale bottlenecks?

The best way to diagnose stubborn production-scale bottlenecks is to match your symptoms to proven techniques like Collision-Zone Thinking or the Scale Game, then follow the reference-driven execution steps to reach clarity and decision.

Why does my problem-solving process get stuck on innovation blocks?

Your problem-solving process gets stuck on innovation blocks because you lack a structured, repeatable approach to map symptoms to proven techniques, causing time to clarity to increase without a dispatch-based diagnosis method.