A3 Problem Analysis

What it does

Comprehensive structured problem analysis covering background, root cause, countermeasures, and follow-up plan.

Procedure

When this skill is activated, Chalie follows these steps:

1. Use recall to surface any prior context or past attempts related to the problem.
2. Establish the background section: capture why this problem matters, who it affects, and its business or personal impact — use search to verify any facts or figures cited.
3. Use recall to surface the current condition: record facts, data points, and examples of what is actually happening now.
4. Define the goal or target using write_file as scratch space: specify what success looks like in measurable, time-bound terms.
5. Apply 5 Whys or Fishbone thinking to identify the fundamental root cause, not just symptoms — use search to validate hypotheses against known patterns or documentation.
6. Record countermeasures with write_file: list specific actions that address the root cause directly, categorised by timeframe (immediate, short-term, long-term).
7. Note the implementation plan inline via write_file: specify who does what by when, including dependencies and milestones.
8. Use write_file to save the completed A3 analysis, including success metrics, monitoring approach, and review dates to verify the fix holds.

Version

v1 (curated)