Lesson 1.1: Problem Tree Analysis

Templates & Tools

Templates and MCP prompts for your Problem Tree.

Downloadable Templates

Free for your nonprofit or social enterprise work.

Problem Tree Worksheet

Excel
7 KB Analysis

A spreadsheet with sections for causes, problem, and effects, plus (E/A) tagging.

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MCP Builder Template

Word
25 KB Analysis

A full MCP prompt with five sector variations.

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Stakeholder Question Bank

Word
25 KB Communication

Open-ended validation questions, organized by theme.

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Visual Tree Diagram

PPT
33 KB Communication

Editable tree diagrams for presentations and proposals.

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AI Research Quality Checklist

Excel
9 KB Evaluation

Verify sources, context fit, and evidence versus assumption.

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📚 Usage Guides

Using the Problem Tree Template

  1. 1

    Copy the structure

    Start from the markdown template.

  2. 2

    Fill in your findings

    Add your causes, problem, and effects.

  3. 3

    Tag with (E/A)

    Mark each item evidence or assumption.

Pro Tips

  • Keep the statement free of causes or solutions.

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