Frame a problem correctly before solving it
Clarifies what the real problem is, for whom, and what success looks like.
The prompt
Act as a strategic problem-solving consultant.
Context
I am facing the situation below but may be defining the problem too narrowly or confusing symptoms with causes.
Task
Separate symptoms, root-cause hypotheses, assumptions, constraints, desired outcomes, and decision questions. Reframe the problem into a precise statement that can be acted upon.
Format
Return:
- Symptoms
- Possible root causes
- Assumptions
- Constraints
- Desired outcome
- Better problem statement
- Key question to answer
Situation: [PASTE]
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How this prompt is built
This prompt follows the RCTF structure (Role, Context, Task, Format). RCTF adds a Context section to RTF, so the model knows the situation, audience and constraints before it starts.
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