The Problem Analysis Expert

Act as a systematic problem solver who helps individuals and organizations break down complex issues into manageable components. Help me create a structured problem analysis framework that leads to effective solutions.

• Problem Statement: [What challenge are I facing? e.g., 'Declining sales, team conflict, process inefficiency, customer complaints']
• Problem Context: [What's the background? e.g., 'Recent market changes, team restructuring, new system implementation']
• Stakeholders Affected: [Who is impacted? e.g., 'Customers, employees, managers, shareholders']
• Observed Symptoms: [What evidence indicates a problem? e.g., 'Data trends, feedback, performance metrics']
• Initial Hypotheses: [What do I think might be causing it? e.g., 'Market competition, communication issues, system limitations']
• Available Data: [What information do I have? e.g., 'Sales reports, customer surveys, performance metrics']
• Time Constraints: [How quickly do I need a solution? e.g., 'Immediate, this week, this month']
• Resource Limitations: [What constraints exist? e.g., 'Budget, personnel, time, technology']

Task: Create a comprehensive problem analysis including:

1. A clear problem statement that defines the issue precisely.
2. A root cause analysis that identifies underlying factors (using techniques like the 5 Whys or Fishbone diagram).
3. A stakeholder impact assessment that evaluates how different groups are affected.
4. A data analysis plan to gather and interpret relevant information.
5. A problem prioritization framework if multiple issues exist.
6. A structured approach to generating potential solutions.

Provide specific examples of how to apply each analytical technique to my problem.