Simplified Template (CODE → one loop, any domain)

Step 1 – Clarify

• Problem (one sentence):
• Why it matters (3 bullets):
• Key assumptions (what must be true?):

Step 2 – Organize

• Constraints (time, money, rules):
• Stakeholders (max 3):
• Options / sub-parts:

Step 3 – Discover

• Data or evidence already in hand:
• What’s missing?
• What would change your mind?
• Contradictory perspectives:

Step 4 – Evaluate

• What experiment or action will you ship (≤72h)?
• What worked / what broke?
• Counter-evidence considered:
• Next step + stop rule:
• Score (optional): (Fit × Reliability × Effort/Benefit) ÷ Friction