| name | clear-ask |
| description | Turn vague business context into a crisp ask with clear ownership and timing. |
clear-ask
Purpose
Convert a fuzzy request, thread, or note into a direct ask someone can understand and act on.
Use For
- Turning a rambling draft into a clear request
- Clarifying what decision is actually needed
- Making ownership and timing explicit before sending a message
Inputs
- Slack or email draft
- Meeting notes
- Project context
- Pasted business context
Guardrails
- Read before write.
- Do not send the message unless explicitly asked.
- Separate known facts from assumptions.
- Flag missing owner, timing, or decision context.
- Prefer the smallest useful ask.
Shared Output Expectations
When context is messy or multi-source, include only the useful subset of:
- Source-backed facts
- Assumptions
- Source gaps
- Stakeholder sensitivities
- Potential misread
- Suggested next response or next action
Do not include every field mechanically. Use the smallest useful output.
Output
- Clean ask
- Audience
- Owner
- Deadline / timing
- Decision needed
- Missing info
- Potential misread
- Why this ask is clearer
- Suggested message
Success Standard
The output should remove ambiguity and make the next action obvious within 5 minutes.