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Problem Solving Workflow
Type: Interactive Document Workflow Module: Creative Intelligence System (CIS)
Purpose
Applies systematic problem-solving methodologies to crack complex challenges. Guides through problem diagnosis, root cause analysis, creative solution generation, evaluation, and implementation planning using proven analytical frameworks.
Distinctive Features
- Root Cause Focus: Relentlessly drills past symptoms to identify true underlying issues
- Method Library: Comprehensive solving methods in
solving-methods.csv(TRIZ, Theory of Constraints, Systems Thinking, Five Whys) - Detective Approach: Methodical and curious investigation treating challenges as elegant puzzles
- Framework-Driven: Combines divergent and convergent thinking systematically
Usage
# Basic invocation
workflow problem-solving
# With problem context
workflow problem-solving --data /path/to/problem-brief.md
Inputs
- problem_description: Challenge being addressed with symptoms and context
- previous_attempts: Prior solution attempts and their outcomes
- constraints: Boundaries and limitations for solutions
- success_criteria: How solution effectiveness will be measured
Outputs
File: {output_folder}/problem-solution-{date}.md
Structure:
- Problem diagnosis and symptom analysis
- Root cause identification using analytical frameworks
- Solution ideation across multiple methodologies
- Solution evaluation matrix with pros/cons
- Implementation plan with risk mitigation
- Success metrics and validation approach
Workflow Components
workflow.yaml- Configuration with solving_methods CSV referenceinstructions.md- Systematic problem-solving facilitation guidetemplate.md- Structured analysis output formatsolving-methods.csv- Problem-solving methodology library