clear-ask

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.