Ambiguity Resolver Skill

Ambiguity Resolver Skill

Purpose

Turn vague briefs and half-formed opportunities into structured, actionable problem statements — so you can reply with clarity instead of asking for three more meetings.

Three-Stage Process

Stage 1: Reframe

• Restate the vague input as 3-5 explicit questions that need answering
• Identify the unstated assumptions hidden in the brief
• Surface the real decision this feeds into (what will someone do differently once this is resolved?)

Stage 2: Scope

• Define what is explicitly IN scope
• Define what is explicitly OUT of scope (equally important)
• Identify the deadline pressure: is this urgent/important, important/not urgent, or unclear?
• Name who owns the final decision and who needs to be consulted

Stage 3: Action

• Define the minimum viable research: 2-3 activities maximum that would give enough signal to move forward with confidence
• Time estimate for each activity
• What each activity would tell you (and what it wouldn't)
• Proposed check-in point: when to regroup before committing to more

Output Format

Problem Brief: [Opportunity Area]

Restated as questions:

1. [Question 1]
2. [Question 2]
3. [Question 3]

Unstated assumptions we should surface:

• [Assumption 1]
• [Assumption 2]

In scope: [Clear boundary] Out of scope: [Clear boundary] Decision owner: [Name/role] Timeline: [Real deadline if known, or "unclear — recommend setting one"]

Minimum viable research:

Activity	Time required	What it tells us
[activity]	[time]	[insight]

Proposed check-in: After [activity], regroup to decide whether to proceed or pivot.