Transform Problem-Solving with AI using Universal Problem-Analysis Companion©

This Medium article by Greg Twemlow introduces the "Universal Problem-Analysis Companion©," an AI-powered system using a series of prompts to guide users through a structured six-step problem-solving process. The system aims to clarify problem definitions, align stakeholder perspectives, and efficiently identify solutions using AI's capabilities. It's designed for accessibility, even for those with limited AI experience, promoting transparency and consistency in problem analysis. The article provides a detailed template and instructions for using the Companion within a ChatGPT session. Copyright for the phrase "Universal Problem-Analysis Companion©" is claimed.About the Author - Greg Twemlow writes and teaches at the intersection of technology, education, and human judgment. He works with educators and businesses to make AI explainable and assessable in classrooms and boardrooms — to ensure AI users show their process and own their decisions. His cognition protocol, the Context & Critique Rule™, is built on a three-step process: Evidence → Cognition → Discernment — a bridge from what’s scattered to what’s chosen. Context & Critique → Accountable AI™. © 2025 Greg Twemlow. “Context & Critique → Accountable AI” and “Context & Critique Rule” are unregistered trademarks (™).