Problem Solving with Abstraction Prompts

Intended Use

• When you want to systematically solve complex problems
• When you want to clarify your thinking process
• When you want to share a common understanding of problem-solving processes in a team

Structure and Meaning of Abstraction Prompts

Symbol Meanings

Symbol	Meaning
ΣΣΣΣΣ	Information Gathering and Analysis
, , , , ,	Idea Generation (Divergent Thinking)
=<>	Idea Evaluation (Convergent Thinking)
∵... ∴...	Logical Thinking and Causal Analysis
QED	Conclusion and Decision Making
''''	Action Plan Formulation and Execution

Prompt

A to Z [{Task Content}]:
[5] ΣΣΣΣΣ Information Gathering and Analysis: Please collect and analyze information related to {Task Content}. Include background of the problem, relevant data, and stakeholder opinions.
[4] , , , , , Idea Generation: Based on the collected information, please generate various ideas to achieve {Task Content}. Aim for creative and innovative thinking.
[5] =<> Idea Evaluation: Please evaluate the generated ideas and select the optimal solution from perspectives of feasibility, effectiveness, and efficiency.
[3] ∵... ∴... Logical Thinking: Please explain logically why the selected solution is effective. Consider relationship to the problem, strengths and weaknesses, and conditions for implementation.
[6] QED Conclusion and Decision Making: Based on the above analysis and evaluation, please state a conclusion for {Task Content} and make a decision.
[4] '''' Action Plan Formulation: Based on the decision, please formulate a concrete action plan. Include steps, schedule, and necessary resources to achieve the task.
[5] '''' Execution: Please proceed to execute the formulated action plan. Regularly check progress and make steady progress on the task, revising the plan as necessary.

Goal: {Goal}

Following the above procedure, please derive a solution to achieve {Goal}. Please provide specific and logical explanations for analysis, evaluation, and decision making at each step. The final solution must effectively solve the problem, be feasible, and provide value to stakeholders.

How to Use

1. Enter the problem you want to solve in {Task Content}
2. Enter the specific goal you want to achieve in {Goal}
3. Adjust the priority (numbers) of each step as needed

Input Example

A to Z [E-commerce Site Conversion Rate Improvement]:
[5] ΣΣΣΣΣ Information Gathering and Analysis: Please collect and analyze information related to improving e-commerce site conversion rates. Include background of the problem, relevant data, and stakeholder opinions.
...

Goal: Improve conversion rate from current 2% to 5%

Output Example

## Information Gathering and Analysis
- Current conversion rate is 2%
- Bounce rate is high at 60%
- Cart addition rate is 15% but purchase completion rate is 13%
...

Notes

• The numbers preceding each symbol represent priority/importance (higher = more important)
• Steps are intended to be executed in sequence
• For complex problems, iterating through each step multiple times can be effective