giljae Define Problem
When to use
- Use when the task clearly matches this PM activity.
- Use when a structured answer is more useful than a generic brainstorm.
- Use when the user needs explicit trade-offs, implications, or next steps.
Instructions
- Clarify the goal, user, or decision context.
- Use the skill-specific lens below to structure the work.
- Make assumptions explicit instead of hiding them.
- End with a practical recommendation or next step.
Skill-specific lens
- Describe the current state and undesired outcome.
- Identify affected users or stakeholders.
- Separate symptoms from root problems.
- Express the problem in a concise decision-ready form.
Output
- Problem statement
- Who is affected
- Evidence
- Root causes
- Why it matters