What is the problem - crisp definition of the problem

Where does the problem exist? what are the pre-conditions?

What makes the problem difficult? What are the trade-offs? These are constraints that can be changed at a cost.

visual illustration

Verified resolutions and possible resolutions to the problem

What is the situation after the problem has been solved

Brainstormed solution (not proven), a donut (no solution), a proven solution, a reviewed pattern, an untested idea, an unreviewed draft of a proven solution

Often, this is yourself; If you need to, find someone in the InnerSource Commons to be the nominal author (As Told To); Could also be no-one if you do not want to take on authorship (common with a donut looking for a solution)

Include those who assisted in helping with this pattern - both for attribution and for possible future follow up