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problem-statement

Guide users through empathy mapping to construct user-centered problem statements.

Updated Jul 5, 2026
Search Tags:#stakeholder alignment#product discovery#problem statement#empathy mapping#user-centered design
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/archerli/skill-set --skill problem-statement-archerli
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: problem-statement
Source: https://github.com/archerli/skill-set/tree/main/%E4%BA%A7%E5%93%81%E7%BB%8F%E7%90%86/Product-Manager-Skills-main/skills/problem-statement
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/archerli/skill-set --skill problem-statement-archerli

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps articulate user-centered problem statements, ensuring you focus on solving genuine user problems rather than feature requests or internal challenges.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Empathy Mapping: Guides you to understand user needs, barriers, and emotional impacts.
  • Problem Framing Framework: Provides a structured approach to framing problems, including persona description, desired outcomes, barriers, root cause, and emotional impact.
  • Use Case: When you have a feature request but aren't sure if it addresses a real user need, use this Skill to explore the underlying problem and validate your assumptions.

Quick Start

Use the problem-statement skill to create a problem framing narrative for a new feature idea.

Frequently Asked Questions about problem-statement

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I write a user-centered problem statement for product discovery?▼

A user-centered problem statement captures persona details, desired outcomes, barriers, root causes, and emotional impacts. It ensures you focus on genuine user problems rather than feature requests during product discovery.

What is empathy mapping and how does it help frame product problems?▼

Empathy mapping is a process to understand user needs, barriers, and emotional impacts. It provides a structured framework for framing product problems by exploring the root cause behind a feature request.

How do I validate if a feature request addresses a real user need?▼

You validate a feature request by applying a problem framing framework to explore the underlying problem. This involves analyzing persona details and emotional impacts to confirm the request solves a genuine user need.

Do I need user research skills to create an empathy map for stakeholder alignment?▼

Yes, creating an empathy map for stakeholder alignment requires user research and analysis skills. You need these skills to accurately capture persona details and identify the root cause of user barriers.

When should I use a problem framing framework instead of building requested features?▼

Use a problem framing framework when you have a feature request but are unsure if it addresses a real user need. It helps articulate user-centered problems to ensure you solve genuine issues rather than internal challenges.

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