Chapter 1 of 5
Question: Frame the system problem
What happens in this step
We turn the initial request into a clear core question. We name the objective, the boundary, and the expected effect explicitly so that everyone starts from the same point. We also clarify terms that could otherwise be understood differently.
Why this matters
If the question stays vague, the later answers will also stay vague or contradictory. A clean focus at the beginning avoids misunderstandings and keeps the decision space stable throughout the flow.
How to read the visualization
Only the core question sits in the center. The surrounding space shows that assumptions already exist, but are not yet modeled as explicit relations. The visual makes one thing clear: we do not start with answers, we start with a precise shared understanding.