Structure Thinking

Overview

Use this skill to turn a messy situation into a clear decision path. You will model the system to find real levers, then build a compact argument that enables action. The focus is practical: define the decision, diagnose the system behavior, choose interventions, and communicate a decisive recommendation.

Preferred Inputs

• Decision owner and deadline.
• Success definition (metric, threshold, or observable change).
• Constraints (budget, time, policy, technical limits).
• Behavior over time (trend, seasonality, oscillation).

If any are missing and the user wants an answer now, proceed with explicit assumptions and mark them as Assumed.

Workflow

1) Define the Decision and Question

Goal: one clear governing question and a provisional answer.

Do: