Define a product problem statement
Sharpen a vague complaint into a problem a team can actually solve.
What this prompt helps you do
A problem statement with affected users, evidence, impact, and explicit constraints.
When to use it
Work is being scoped around a symptom or a requested feature rather than an understood problem.
What to prepare
The goal, relevant source material, constraints, examples, and the decision or action this should support.
How to get a strong result
Separate the observed symptom from the underlying cause, and state what you do not yet know.
How to use this prompt
Replace each placeholder with accurate context. Paste the complete prompt into ChatGPT, review the response critically, resolve important questions, and use it as a considered input to the next decision—not as an unchecked final answer.