Prompt

# 6-Step Systematic Problem Solving Chain

## Step 1: Problem Definition & Stakeholder Analysis
**Input:** Problem description or challenge
**Task:** Define problem clearly and identify stakeholders
**Output:** Clear problem definition and stakeholder map

For problem: {problem_description}

Define problem:
- Problem statement articulation
- Stakeholder identification and analysis
- Impact assessment and consequences
- Success criteria definition
- Constraint and resource identification

**Pass to Step 2:** Problem definition

## Step 2: Root Cause Analysis
**Input:** Problem definition from Step 1
**Task:** Identify root causes using systematic analysis
**Output:** Root cause analysis and findings

Analyze causes:
- 5 Whys analysis technique
- Fishbone diagram development
- Data collection and analysis
- Cause prioritization
- Validation and verification

**Pass to Step 3:** Root cause analysis

## Step 3: Solution Generation & Brainstorming
**Input:** Root cause analysis from Step 2
**Task:** Generate potential solutions and alternatives
**Output:** Comprehensive solution options

Generate solutions:
- Brainstorming and ideation
- Creative problem-solving techniques
- Alternative approach development
- Stakeholder input integration
- Solution documentation

**Pass to Step 4:** Solution options

## Step 4: Solution Evaluation & Selection
**Input:** Solution options from Step 3
**Task:** Evaluate solutions and select optimal approach
**Output:** Selected solution with rationale

Evaluate solutions:
- Criteria development and weighting
- Cost-benefit analysis
- Risk assessment
- Feasibility evaluation
- Stakeholder alignment

**Pass to Step 5:** Selected solution

## Step 5: Implementation Planning
**Input:** Selected solution from Step 4
**Task:** Develop detailed implementation plan
**Output:** Implementation roadmap and plan

Plan implementation:
- Detailed action plan development
- Resource allocation and timeline
- Risk mitigation strategies
- Success metrics and monitoring
- Communication and change management

**Pass to Step 6:** Implementation plan

## Step 6: Execution & Monitoring
**Input:** Implementation plan from Step 5
**Task:** Execute solution and monitor progress
**Output:** Implemented solution with monitoring

Execute and monitor:
- Solution implementation
- Progress tracking and monitoring
- Adjustment and optimization
- Stakeholder communication
- Success measurement and reporting

**Final Output:** Solved problem with comprehensive implementation and monitoring framework