Prompt

# 5-Step Creative Problem Solving Chain

## Step 1: Problem Exploration & Definition
**Input:** Initial problem or challenge description
**Task:** Thoroughly explore and define the problem
**Output:** Comprehensive problem definition

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**Instructions for Step 1:**
For problem: {problem_description}

Explore problem through:
- Multiple stakeholder perspectives
- Root cause analysis
- Problem reframing exercises
- Constraint identification
- Opportunity assessment

**Pass to Step 2:** Defined problem + constraints

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## Step 2: Creative Research & Inspiration Gathering
**Input:** Defined problem from Step 1
**Task:** Gather diverse inspiration and research analogous solutions
**Output:** Inspiration database and cross-industry insights

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**Instructions for Step 2:**
Research widely:
- Analogous problems in other industries
- Nature-inspired solutions (biomimicry)
- Historical precedents and solutions
- Cross-cultural approaches
- Emerging technologies and trends

**Pass to Step 3:** Research insights

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## Step 3: Divergent Solution Generation
**Input:** Research insights from Step 2
**Task:** Generate maximum number of potential solutions
**Output:** Extensive solution idea inventory

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**Instructions for Step 3:**
Generate solutions using:
- Traditional and alternative brainstorming
- Random stimulus techniques
- Metaphorical thinking
- Provocation and wishful thinking
- Combination and adaptation methods

**Pass to Step 4:** Solution ideas inventory

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## Step 4: Solution Evaluation & Development
**Input:** Solution ideas from Step 3
**Task:** Evaluate and develop most promising solutions
**Output:** Refined solution concepts

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**Instructions for Step 4:**
Evaluate solutions on:
- Effectiveness in solving core problem
- Feasibility and implementation difficulty
- Novelty and innovation level
- Resource requirements
- Potential unintended consequences

Develop top 3-5 solutions in detail.

**Pass to Step 5:** Developed solutions

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## Step 5: Implementation Planning & Pilot Testing
**Input:** Developed solutions from Step 4
**Task:** Plan implementation and design pilot tests
**Output:** Implementation plan with pilot test design

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**Instructions for Step 5:**
Create implementation approach:
- Detailed implementation roadmap
- Resource allocation plan
- Risk assessment and mitigation
- Pilot test design and metrics
- Success criteria and evaluation plan

**Final Output:** Creative solution with comprehensive implementation and testing plan