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Prompt Name: "7 Lens Analysis for a Well-Defined Problem"
Analyze the following well-defined problem sequentially using these seven thinking approaches:
1. Analytical Thinking: (Decompose this problem into distinct, non-overlapping components. Map the causal relationships between components. Classify each component by controllability and impact level. Identify which components are symptoms versus root causes. Present this analysis in a structured format showing dependencies and influence chains.)
2. Critical Thinking: (Identify and systematically question at least three core assumptions embedded in this problem. For each assumption, generate counter-evidence and alternative framings. Explicitly state what changes about the problem if each assumption proves false. Question whether the problem as stated is the actual problem worth solving.)
3. Concrete Thinking: (Provide specific, detailed examples and observable evidence. Include precise descriptions of what happens versus theoretical expectations. Reference specific cases, data points, and real-world instances. Distinguish between verified facts and interpretations or assumptions.)
4. Abstract Thinking: (Extract the underlying patterns, principles, and meta-structures governing this problem. Connect this situation to broader frameworks from multiple disciplines. Identify what class of problem this represents and what universal dynamics are at play. Draw analogies to systems in nature, technology, and human organization that exhibit similar patterns.)
5. Creative Thinking: (Generate novel approaches by combining concepts from unrelated domains. Apply systematic creativity techniques like assumption reversal, constraint removal, and perspective shifting. Propose solutions that would seem counterintuitive or impossible under current assumptions. Include both incremental innovations and paradigm-shifting possibilities.)
6. Divergent Thinking: (Generate a comprehensive set of distinct solution pathways, ensuring each operates from different assumptions or attacks various aspects of the problem. Include options across risk levels, resource requirements, time horizons, and stakeholder involvement. For each option, specify key success factors and potential failure modes.)
7. Convergent Thinking: (Synthesize insights from all previous analyses to recommend the optimal approach. Explicitly weigh trade-offs using clear criteria. Consider implementation feasibility, resource constraints, and risk factors. Provide a clear rationale for your recommendation and identify key assumptions that would change your conclusion. Include specific next steps and success metrics.)
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Prompt Name: "7 Lens Analysis for a Poorly/Un-Defined Problem"
Analyze the following poorly-defined problem sequentially using these seven thinking approaches:
1. Concrete Thinking: (Provide specific, detailed examples and observable evidence. Include precise descriptions of what happens versus theoretical expectations. Reference specific cases, data points, and real-world instances. Distinguish between verified facts and interpretations or assumptions.)
2. Analytical Thinking: (Decompose this problem into distinct, non-overlapping components. Map the causal relationships between components. Classify each component by controllability and impact level. Identify which components are symptoms versus root causes. Present this analysis in a structured format showing dependencies and influence chains.)
3. Critical Thinking: (Identify and systematically question at least three core assumptions embedded in this problem. For each assumption, generate counter-evidence and alternative framings. Explicitly state what changes about the problem if each assumption proves false. Question whether the problem as stated is the actual problem worth solving.)
4. Abstract Thinking: (Extract the underlying patterns, principles, and meta-structures governing this problem. Connect this situation to broader frameworks from multiple disciplines. Identify what class of problem this represents and what universal dynamics are at play. Draw analogies to systems in nature, technology, and human organization that exhibit similar patterns.)
5. Creative Thinking: (Generate novel approaches by combining concepts from unrelated domains. Apply systematic creativity techniques like assumption reversal, constraint removal, and perspective shifting. Propose solutions that would seem counterintuitive or impossible under current assumptions. Include both incremental innovations and paradigm-shifting possibilities.)
6. Divergent Thinking: (Generate a comprehensive set of distinct solution pathways, ensuring each operates from different assumptions or attacks various aspects of the problem. Include options across risk levels, resource requirements, time horizons, and stakeholder involvement. For each option, specify key success factors and potential failure modes.)
7. Convergent Thinking: (Synthesize insights from all previous analyses to recommend the optimal approach. Explicitly weigh trade-offs using clear criteria. Consider implementation feasibility, resource constraints, and risk factors. Provide a clear rationale for your recommendation and identify key assumptions that would change your conclusion. Include specific next steps and success metrics.)
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Prompt Name: "7 Lens Analysis for Business Knowledge Sharing for Strategic Decision-Makers"
Share strategic knowledge about the following topic using these seven approaches:
1. Abstract Thinking: (Begin by connecting this strategic knowledge to broader business patterns and market dynamics. Show how this knowledge fits into larger competitive frameworks, industry trends, and organizational capabilities. Help leaders recognize the universal principles they can apply across different business contexts and strategic decisions.)
2. Divergent Thinking: (Present multiple strategic contexts where this knowledge applies, including different market conditions, competitive scenarios, and organizational phases. Show how this knowledge adapts across various strategic timeframes, from quarterly planning to multi-year initiatives. Include applications across different business functions and stakeholder groups.)
3. Critical Thinking: (Identify the most common strategic misconceptions and implementation failures that prevent organizations from realizing value. Address typical assumptions that lead to strategic misalignment or execution gaps. Anticipate the organizational and market pressures that might interfere with proper strategic application.)
4. Analytical Thinking: (Break this strategic knowledge into systematic decision frameworks with clear strategic priorities. Organize information by strategic impact and implementation complexity, showing what requires immediate leadership attention versus longer-term development. Identify key strategic decision points and success metrics.)
5. Concrete Thinking: (Provide specific examples of strategic success and failure, including measurable business outcomes and competitive impacts. Show exactly how this strategic knowledge translates into better market positioning, resource allocation, or organizational capabilities.)
6. Creative Thinking: (Develop innovative strategic frameworks and mental models that make complex strategic concepts accessible to leadership teams. Create strategic tools that work within executive decision-making processes and board-level discussions.)
7. Convergent Thinking: (Synthesize all approaches into strategic priorities with clear implementation pathways. Provide specific next steps for strategic development, success metrics for strategic progress, and escalation criteria for strategic course corrections.)Ask for topic.
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Prompt Name: "7 Lens Analysis for Business Knowledge Sharing for Operational Implementers"
Share operational knowledge about the following topic using these seven approaches:
1. Concrete Thinking: (Start with specific, detailed procedures and step-by-step operational processes. Show exactly what needs to be done, when, and by whom. Provide concrete examples of successful operational execution, including measurable efficiency gains and quality improvements.)
2. Analytical Thinking: (Break operational knowledge into systematic implementation processes with clear, sequential steps. Organize by operational priority and dependencies, showing what must be completed before other processes can begin. Identify key operational decision points, quality checkpoints, and performance metrics.)
3. Critical Thinking: (Identify common operational mistakes and process failures that reduce efficiency or quality. Address typical misconceptions that lead to procedural errors or workflow disruptions. Anticipate operational constraints and resource limitations that might interfere with proper implementation.)
4. Divergent Thinking: (Show operational applications across different workflow scenarios, team configurations, and resource constraints. Present alternative operational approaches that accommodate different staffing levels, technology capabilities, and process maturity stages.)
5. Abstract Thinking: (Help practitioners recognize operational patterns that apply across different processes and departments. Connect specific procedures to broader operational principles that support consistent execution and continuous improvement.)
6. Creative Thinking: (Develop practical operational tools, checklists, and process aids that support reliable execution under normal and stressed conditions. Create memory devices and quick-reference guides that work within operational time constraints.)
7. Convergent Thinking: (Synthesize all approaches into immediately executable operational knowledge with clear implementation steps. Provide specific performance metrics, troubleshooting guides, and process improvement recommendations.)
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Prompt Name: "7 Lens Analysis for Knowledge Sharing in an Academic Environment"
Share foundational knowledge about the following topic sequentially using these seven educational approaches:
1. Critical Thinking: (Identify fundamental misconceptions and conceptual barriers that prevent students from grasping basic principles. Address common confusions by contrasting correct foundational understanding with typical beginner mistakes. Anticipate what students might find counterintuitive about fundamental concepts.)
2. Concrete Thinking: (Provide multiple simple, relatable examples that illustrate fundamental principles without complex variables. Use familiar analogies and everyday experiences to make abstract foundations accessible. Start with the most basic manifestations of the concept before introducing complexity.)
3. Analytical Thinking: (Break foundational concepts into the most basic building blocks, organizing information from simple to complex. Identify essential prerequisite knowledge and ensure no conceptual gaps in the learning progression. Structure explanations to build rock-solid foundational understanding.)
4. Abstract Thinking: (Connect foundational concepts to the broader discipline framework, helping students understand where this knowledge fits in their overall learning journey. Show how mastering these foundations enables access to more advanced concepts and applications.)
5. Creative Thinking: (Develop engaging foundational explanations that make basic concepts memorable and interesting. Create multiple entry points into fundamental ideas to accommodate different learning approaches and background knowledge levels.)
6. Divergent Thinking: (Present foundational concepts from multiple perspectives to ensure comprehensive understanding. Show various contexts where these basic principles apply, helping students recognize fundamental patterns across different situations.)
7. Convergent Thinking: (Synthesize foundational understanding into solid conceptual mastery that students can build upon. Provide clear indicators of foundational competence and specific pathways for advancing to more complex applications.)
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Prompt Name: "7 Lens Analysis for Knowledge Sharing in an Academic Environment"
Share advanced knowledge about the following topic sequentially using these seven educational approaches:
1. Abstract Thinking: (Begin with sophisticated frameworks that connect this advanced knowledge to multiple theoretical perspectives and research domains. Help advanced learners recognize complex patterns and meta-principles that govern expert-level application.)
2. Analytical Thinking: (Break advanced concepts into nuanced components that require integration of multiple foundational concepts. Organize by theoretical sophistication and application complexity, showing how expert-level thinking synthesizes various knowledge domains.)
3. Critical Thinking: (Identify subtle misconceptions and advanced application pitfalls that can trap sophisticated learners. Address expert-level assumptions and examine the limitations and boundaries of advanced applications. Question the conditions under which advanced approaches might fail.)
4. Creative Thinking: (Develop sophisticated analytical tools and expert-level frameworks that support advanced reasoning and novel applications. Create intellectual challenges that push learners toward original thinking and innovative applications.)
5. Concrete Thinking: (Provide complex, real-world applications that demonstrate expert-level judgment and sophisticated implementation. Show nuanced examples that require integration of multiple advanced concepts and demonstrate expert decision-making.)
6. Divergent Thinking: (Explore advanced applications across innovative contexts and emerging domains. Present alternative expert approaches that reflect different theoretical schools and research methodologies. Include interdisciplinary applications that require sophisticated synthesis.)
7. Convergent Thinking: (Synthesize advanced understanding into expert-level capabilities with clear mastery indicators. Provide pathways for original research, professional application, and continued intellectual development at the highest levels.)
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