bmad-cis-problem-solving

Guides structured problem diagnosis, root cause analysis, and solution planning through a nine-step workflow.

2|Updated Apr 19, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Wizarck/nexandro --skill bmad-cis-problem-solving-wizarck
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Skill: bmad-cis-problem-solving
Source: https://github.com/Wizarck/nexandro/tree/main/skills/bmad-cis-problem-solving
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Wizarck/nexandro --skill bmad-cis-problem-solving-wizarck

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Complex challenges often get treated at the symptom level, leading to solutions that fail. This Skill walks you through a systematic problem-solving process that diagnoses root causes before jumping to solutions, producing a documented, actionable implementation plan. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Structured Diagnosis: Uses methods like Is/Is Not Analysis, Five Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, and Systems Thinking to bound the problem and find root causes. - Solution Generation & Evaluation: Applies creative and systematic methods (TRIZ, Lateral Thinking, Decision Matrix, Cost-Benefit Analysis) to generate and compare 10-15 solution options. - Implementation & Validation Planning: Produces a complete Markdown report covering action steps, resources, success metrics, risk mitigation, and adjustment triggers. - Use Case: A team lead facing recurring production delays uses this Skill to trace the issue to a root cause, evaluate three candidate fixes with a decision matrix, and leave with a documented rollout and monitoring plan. ## Quick Start Ask the AI to guide you through structured problem solving for a challenge you are facing, and answer its diagnostic questions step by step.

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 run a structured problem-solving session with AI?▼

Invoke the skill and describe your problem when asked. The workflow guides you through nine steps: problem definition, boundary diagnosis, root cause analysis, force field analysis, solution generation, evaluation, implementation planning, monitoring, and lessons learned.

What root cause analysis methods does this workflow use?▼

The workflow references a solving-methods file containing techniques like Five Whys for linear cause chains, Fishbone Diagrams for multi-factor problems, and Systems Thinking for interconnected dynamics. It selects two to three methods suited to your problem type.

What output does the problem-solving workflow produce?▼

It writes a Markdown report to a configured output folder using the provided template. The report covers the refined problem statement, root cause analysis, generated solutions, evaluation rationale, implementation plan, success metrics, and risk mitigation.

Does this skill require any configuration before use?▼

Yes, it loads a main config file at {project-root}/_bmad/cis/config.yaml to resolve the output folder, user name, and communication language. Without this config, the workflow cannot determine where to save the generated report.

When is guided problem solving not the right approach?▼

It is less suitable for trivial issues with obvious fixes or emergencies requiring immediate action. The multi-step diagnostic process is designed for complex, recurring, or multi-factor problems where root causes are unclear.