How does the define-question skill help me?

It prevents 'analysis paralysis' by taking a messy problem and offering three specific, manageable lenses to view it through: prediction, optimization, and risk.

What is the HEAD framework?

HEAD stands for High-Efficiency Analytic Decision-making, a structured methodology developed by Philip Mudd to help analysts frame and solve complex problems quickly.

Is this skill only for business analysis?

No, it is highly effective for technical decision-making, such as choosing a database strategy, evaluating a new framework, or planning a complex refactor.

What is the next step after using this skill?

Once you have defined your question using this skill, the next step in the framework is to identify the drivers of that question using the identify-drivers skill.

HEAD Analysis: Define Question

Name: HEAD Analysis: Define Question
Author: jordangaston

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생산성 및 워크플로

Initiates the HEAD analytic framework by refining raw problem statements into three distinct, actionable analytical perspectives.

This skill implements Step 1 of Philip Mudd’s High-Efficiency Analytic Decision-making (HEAD) framework, helping users frame complex problems with precision. By transforming a raw problem statement into three distinct candidate questions—focused on outcome prediction, decision optimization, and risk assessment—it ensures the analytical foundation is solid. This tool is essential for anyone needing to move from vague uncertainty to a structured, justifiable decision-making process within their development or business workflow.

주요 기능

01Provides expert recommendations on the best analytical path forward.

02Enforces clear and concise communication standards for all outputs.

03Implements Philip Mudd’s High-Efficiency Analytic Decision-making (HEAD) methodology.

04Generates three unique analytical angles: Outcome, Decision, and Risk.

05Defines specific boundaries for what each analysis will and will not cover.

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사용 사례

01Choosing between multiple technical architectures by assessing risks and outcomes.

02Refining a vague business problem into a clear analytical hypothesis.

03Starting a structured decision-making process for complex project management.

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add jordangaston/claude-plugins define-question

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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