bmad-cis-problem-solving

Guide structured problem solving from root cause analysis to implementation plans.

Updated Apr 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ncptuan/stock_backtest_project --skill bmad-cis-problem-solving-ncptuan
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Skill: bmad-cis-problem-solving
Source: https://github.com/ncptuan/stock_backtest_project/tree/main/.claude/skills/bmad-cis-problem-solving
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ncptuan/stock_backtest_project --skill bmad-cis-problem-solving-ncptuan

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you tackle messy, ambiguous, or high-stakes problems without jumping to premature solutions. It guides you through a disciplined process to define the problem, diagnose root causes, generate strong options, choose the best path, and turn that decision into an actionable plan.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured diagnosis workflow: Moves from problem framing to boundary analysis, root cause analysis, force field analysis, solution generation, evaluation, implementation, and validation.
  • Method-driven facilitation: Applies proven techniques such as Is/Is Not Analysis, Five Whys, Fishbone Diagram, Systems Thinking, Force Field Analysis, Decision Matrix, and PDCA.
  • Persistent artifact creation: Fills a session template and saves progress after each major output checkpoint.
  • Use cases: Useful for product strategy issues, operational bottlenecks, team process failures, customer experience problems, and organizational decision-making where clarity and rigor matter.

Quick Start

Ask the skill to guide you through structured problem solving for a specific challenge you are facing at work or in a project.

Frequently Asked Questions about bmad-cis-problem-solving

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I approach complex problem solving without jumping to premature solutions?▼

Structured problem solving prevents premature solutions by guiding you through disciplined stages: precise problem framing, boundary analysis, root cause diagnosis, alternative generation, evaluation, and implementation planning.

What is the best way to facilitate root cause analysis for ambiguous operational bottlenecks?▼

Root cause analysis for operational bottlenecks is facilitated using proven methods like Is/Is Not Analysis, Five Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, and Systems Thinking to systematically diagnose underlying issues.

How do I turn strategic decision making into an actionable implementation plan?▼

Strategic decision making becomes actionable by generating alternatives, applying a Decision Matrix and Force Field Analysis for evaluation, then producing a structured implementation and validation plan with monitoring criteria.

Does structured problem solving work for team process failures and product strategy issues?▼

Structured problem solving applies directly to team process failures, product strategy issues, customer experience problems, and organizational decision-making where clarity, rigor, and method-driven facilitation matter.

What techniques help evaluate options when facing high-stakes business challenges?▼

Evaluating options for high-stakes business challenges uses Force Field Analysis and Decision Matrix methods to systematically compare alternatives, ensuring the chosen path is validated before implementation.

How do I ensure follow-through after completing a root cause diagnosis workflow?▼

Follow-through after root cause diagnosis is ensured by producing persistent artifacts, using PDCA validation methods, and documenting specific monitoring criteria within a checkpointed implementation plan.