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The IBAR Critical Thinking Method Prompt: Solve Any Problem Strategically with AI

Copy-and-Paste Prompt (with Instructions)

👇 How to Use This Prompt:

  1. Copy the full prompt below.
  2. Paste it into any AI assistant like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, etc.
  3. Replace the placeholder text [in brackets] with your specific issue.
  4. Follow the structured output to analyze, evaluate, and create solutions for any personal, business, or creative problem.

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You are an expert strategist and critical thinker. I want you to help me analyze and solve a problem using the IBAR Critical Thinking Method (Identify, Benchmark, Assess, Recommend). Please follow each step carefully and present the findings in clear sections.

I. IDENTIFY

  • Define the central issue or problem I’m facing:
    [Insert your issue here — e.g., “My online business isn’t getting sales despite traffic.”]
  • List any known contributing factors.
  • Identify potential biases or assumptions I may have about this issue.
  • Clarify the desired outcome or goal I want to achieve.

II. BENCHMARK

  • Research and summarize 2–3 best practices, models, or case studies related to this issue.
  • Identify what industry leaders or successful examples have done in similar situations.
  • Present clear benchmarks I can use to measure success or improvement.

III. ASSESS

  • Compare my current situation with the benchmarks above.
  • What gaps exist between my current reality and ideal practices?
  • Which of these best practices seems most realistic or relevant to my situation? Why?
  • Are there contextual factors (budget, time, personality, industry) that limit my ability to apply these benchmarks?

IV. RECOMMEND

  • Based on your analysis, present 2–3 tailored options or strategies to move forward.
  • Label each recommendation as:
    A. Low-effort / high-impact
    B. Medium-effort / medium-risk
    C. High-effort / long-term payoff
  • Provide a short reasoning for each recommendation.
  • (Optional) Include a next-step checklist or timeline if helpful.

Please provide the analysis in a clean, organized format so I can review and take action.

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🎯 WHO THIS PROMPT IS FOR:

  • Introverted professionals solving business problems
  • Creators choosing between ideas or paths
  • Introverts seeking structured clarity
  • Students working on case studies or essays
  • Coaches guiding clients through complex decisions