problem-framing

Overview

Problem-framing is the "discovery gate" that ensures you are solving the right problem before investing resources in solutions. It uses human-centered design principles and strategic cascades to move from symptoms to root causes.

Iron Law

NO ANALYSIS WITHOUT APPROVED PROBLEM FRAMING FIRST Premature analysis leads to solving the wrong problem, wasting resources on elegant solutions to low-value or non-existent issues.

State Machine

digraph problem_framing_flow {
    "Start" [shape=doublecircle];
    "Step 1: Observe & Gather Context" [shape=box];
    "Step 2: Root Cause Analysis (5 Whys)" [shape=box];
    "Step 3: Reframing & Questioning" [shape=box];
    "Gate: User Approval of Problem Statement" [shape=diamond];
    "Step 4: Define Winning Aspiration" [shape=box];
    "Done: Discovery Gate Passed" [shape=doublecircle];