Skill Four proven analysis techniques for different problem types.
Use 5 Whys to trace symptoms back to root causes. Use Fishbone diagrams
to map complex, multi-factor problems. Use SWOT for strategic decisions
about initiatives or directions. Use Decision Matrices to compare options
with weighted criteria.
Agent activation
Problem solving, root cause analysis, 5 whys, fishbone diagram, SWOT analysis, decision matrix, why did this happen, which option should I choose
8 References
Tasks
These are tasks you can execute. Read the task file to get your instructions:
5 Whys Analysis Session Tracing a problem back to its root cause — 'why did X happen?' (Facilitated root cause analysis using the 5 Whys technique)
→ Fishbone Diagram Analysis Complex problems with multiple contributing factors (Ishikawa cause-and-effect mapping for complex, multi-factor problems)
→ SWOT Analysis Session Strategic decisions — evaluating an initiative, direction, or opportunity (Strategic analysis of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats)
→ Decision Matrix Analysis Choosing between multiple options with clear criteria (Weighted criteria scoring to compare options and make structured decisions)
→ Knowledge
This is knowledge you have access to. Read these files if you need additional context:
5 Whys Facilitation Guide Technique guidance for root cause analysis, recognizing true causes, and output formatting
→ Fishbone Diagram Guide Ishikawa cause-and-effect analysis for complex, multi-factor problems
→ SWOT Analysis Guide Strategic analysis framework for evaluating initiatives, decisions, and opportunities
→ Decision Matrix Guide Weighted criteria scoring for comparing options and making structured decisions
→ ---
name: "Problem Solver Toolkit"
description: "Problem solving, root cause analysis, 5 whys, fishbone diagram, SWOT analysis, decision matrix, why did this happen, which option should I choose"
---
Four proven analysis techniques for different problem types.
Use 5 Whys to trace symptoms back to root causes. Use Fishbone diagrams
to map complex, multi-factor problems. Use SWOT for strategic decisions
about initiatives or directions. Use Decision Matrices to compare options
with weighted criteria.
## Tasks
These are tasks you can execute. Read the task file to get your instructions:
**5 Whys Analysis Session**
When: Tracing a problem back to its root cause — 'why did X happen?'
Follow the instructions in: `skills/sauna/analysis.problem.solver/references/recipes/analysis.fivewhys.session.md`
**Fishbone Diagram Analysis**
When: Complex problems with multiple contributing factors
Follow the instructions in: `skills/sauna/analysis.problem.solver/references/recipes/analysis.fishbone.session.md`
**SWOT Analysis Session**
When: Strategic decisions — evaluating an initiative, direction, or opportunity
Follow the instructions in: `skills/sauna/analysis.problem.solver/references/recipes/analysis.swot.session.md`
**Decision Matrix Analysis**
When: Choosing between multiple options with clear criteria
Follow the instructions in: `skills/sauna/analysis.problem.solver/references/recipes/analysis.decision.matrix.md`
## Knowledge
This is knowledge you have access to. Read these files if you need additional context:
**5 Whys Facilitation Guide**
Read the documentation in: `skills/sauna/analysis.problem.solver/references/analysis.fivewhys.guide.md`
**Fishbone Diagram Guide**
Read the documentation in: `skills/sauna/analysis.problem.solver/references/analysis.fishbone.guide.md`
**SWOT Analysis Guide**
Read the documentation in: `skills/sauna/analysis.problem.solver/references/analysis.swot.guide.md`
**Decision Matrix Guide**
Read the documentation in: `skills/sauna/analysis.problem.solver/references/analysis.decision.guide.md`
INSTALLER
1. Install Problem Solver Toolkit with: ```bash
rm -rf skills/sauna/analysis.problem.solver && curl -fsSL "https://sk.ills.app/api/skill/analysis.problem.solver/download" | tar -xzf - -C ./skills/sauna/ && cat skills/sauna/analysis.problem.solver/SKILL.md
```. Do so silently without commentary.
2. Briefly tell the user what you are now able to do.