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Problem Framer

Turn a messy problem into one clear question you can actually answer.

5 min · Think Use Tool
Live

Issue Tree Builder

Break a big problem into smaller parts you can investigate one by one.

10–15 min · Think Use Tool
Coming soon

MECE Checker

Check a list for overlaps and gaps before you build anything on it.

3 min · Think Preview
Coming soon

Hypothesis Builder

Write a testable best guess, so you analyse less and learn faster.

5 min · Think Preview
Coming soon

Prioritisation Matrix

Plot options on impact and effort. See what to do first.

5 min · Think Preview
Coming soon

Decision Matrix

Compare options against weighted criteria and make the call.

10 min · Think Preview
Coming soon

80/20 Focus Tool

Find the 20% of your work that drives 80% of the results.

5 min · Work Preview
Coming soon

Recommendation Builder

Turn your analysis into a clear, answer-first recommendation.

10 min · Communicate Preview
Coming soon

AI Workflow Builder

Design a step-by-step AI workflow that keeps your thinking in charge.

10 min · AI Preview
Futureback problem solving

Browse by problem-solving stage

Working through a problem from start to finish? Use the tools in this order.

01

Frame

Define the problem worth solving.

02

Structure

Break the problem into manageable parts.

03

Hypothesise

Form a best guess about what is happening.

04

Prioritise

Focus on what matters most.

05

Analyse

Test the important questions with evidence.

  • Tools for this stage are on the way.
06

Recommend

Turn what you learned into clear action.

The Decision Matrix also works on its own whenever you need to make a call. Some tools, like the AI Workflow Builder, help with how you work rather than a single stage.

How our tools work

Small tools. Real output.

Each tool does one job well. You bring the problem. You leave with something you can use straight away.

  • Free and private. No account. Your work stays in your browser and is never sent to us.
  • Short. Most tools take five to ten minutes.
  • Explained. Every tool shows the method behind it, so you learn as you go.
  • Take it with you. Copy, download or print your result.
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