Problem Framing Canvas

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Guide teams through MITRE's Problem Framing Canvas for clearer problem statements.

Purpose

Help product managers and teams develop clearer, more equitable problem statements before jumping to solutions by systematically applying the MITRE Problem Framing Canvas.

Features

Guides users through MITRE's Problem Framing Canvas.
Facilitates structured questions across three phases: Look Inward, Look Outward, and Reframe.
Helps identify assumptions, biases, and overlooked stakeholders.
Produces an actionable problem statement and 'How Might We' question.
Integrates with other product management skills for subsequent steps.

Use Cases

Clarifying a complex or ill-defined problem before solutioning.
Ensuring diverse stakeholder perspectives are considered during problem definition.
Challenging assumptions and biases within a team to avoid flawed problem framing.
Generating a solid foundation for product strategy and discovery efforts.

Non-Goals

Brainstorming or generating solutions.
Performing tactical bug fixes or technical debt assessments.
Replacing detailed customer research or validation activities (it precedes them).