Problem Statement

What it does

This skill helps AI agents articulate a clear and concise problem statement for a product or feature. It guides the agent to define the user, their need, the impact of not addressing that need, and ultimately frames the problem in a way that informs solution design. The output is intended to be actionable and focused on the core issue being solved.

When to use it

• New Product Ideas: Before starting development, use this skill to ensure everyone understands what problem you're solving.
• Feature Prioritization: When deciding which features to build next, a well-defined problem statement clarifies their value and impact.
• Alignment Across Teams: Facilitate shared understanding among engineering, design, and product teams by establishing a common problem definition.
• Reframing Existing Issues: If a project is struggling or producing unexpected results, this skill can help re-examine the underlying problem.

Key capabilities

• Defines the user experiencing the problem.
• Articulates the specific need of the user.
• Identifies the negative consequences of not addressing the problem.
• Creates a concise and actionable problem statement.

Example prompts

• "I want to define the problem for a mobile app that helps users track their daily water intake."
• "Generate a problem statement for a feature allowing customers to easily return online purchases."
• "Help me frame the problem we're trying to solve with our new CRM system."

Tips & gotchas

The quality of the output depends heavily on the initial information provided. Be as specific as possible about the user and their situation when providing context to the AI agent.