cyberneticlibrary

Comprehend problems systematically

problem-comprehensionskillsetup L164
Tibsfox/gsd-skill-creator
What it does

Systematically understand problems before solving

Best for

Avoiding misinterpreted problems by systematically identifying knowns, unknowns, constraints, and problem type before solving.

Inputs
  • · Problem statement, context
Outputs
  • · Problem representation (knowns, unknowns, constraints)
  • · Restated problem with diagrams
Failure modes
  • · Misinterpretation of problem
  • · Incomplete analysis
Trust signals
  • · 10-operation comprehension toolbox
  • · Worked example (train cities problem)
  • · Problem classification taxonomy (well-defined, ill-defined, optimization, wicked)