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artifact: problem-statement
version: "1.0"
created: <YYYY-MM-DD>
status: draft
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# Problem Statement: [Problem Title]

## Problem Summary
<!-- 2-3 sentences that capture the essence of the problem. Should be understandable by anyone in the organization. -->

[Describe the problem in clear, jargon-free language. Focus on the user's experience and the gap between current state and desired state.]

## User Impact

### Who is affected?
<!-- Specific user segment, persona, or role -->

[User segment description]

### How are they affected?
<!-- Describe the friction, frustration, or unmet need -->

[Pain point description]

### Scale of impact
<!-- How many users? How often does this occur? -->

[Quantify the reach and frequency]

## Business Context

### Strategic Alignment
<!-- How does this connect to company goals, OKRs, or strategy? -->

[Connection to business priorities]

### Business Impact
<!-- Revenue, retention, growth, cost implications -->

[Quantified business impact]

### Why Now?
<!-- What makes this urgent or timely? -->

[Timing rationale]

## Success Criteria

| Metric | Current Baseline | Target | Timeline |
|--------|-----------------|--------|----------|
| [Primary metric] | [Current value] | [Target value] | [By when] |
| [Secondary metric] | [Current value] | [Target value] | [By when] |
| [Guardrail metric] | [Current value] | [Maintain] | [Ongoing] |

## Constraints & Considerations

<!-- Technical limitations, resource constraints, regulatory requirements, dependencies -->

- [Constraint 1]
- [Constraint 2]
- [Consideration 1]

## Open Questions

<!-- What don't we know yet? What assumptions need validation? -->

- [ ] [Question 1]
- [ ] [Question 2]
- [ ] [Question 3]
