/problem-statement

Define the framing. Change the statement, change the solution space.

A problem statement is not the problem itself—it's the lens through which you see the problem. Different framings open different solution spaces. The right framing makes good solutions obvious; the wrong framing makes them invisible.

When to Use

Invoke /problem-statement when:

• Starting new work - Before diving into solutions, articulate what you're actually solving
• Solutions feel off - When proposed solutions seem convoluted or like workarounds
• Oscillating on approach - When you keep changing direction, the framing might be wrong
• Suspected X-Y problem - When someone asks for a specific solution but the underlying need is unclear
• Requirements keep expanding - Scope creep often signals a framing mismatch
• After /aim but before /solution-space - The natural sequence: aim defines outcome, problem statement frames the challenge

Do not use when: You already have a crisp problem statement and are ready to explore solutions. Move to /solution-space.