Connect a possibility to a participation need.
How can I think clearly about an AI opportunity?
Use the six questions to understand the situation before choosing a solution. A clearer invitation may help, but it may not address the real barrier to participation.
- Define the need
Separate the information people need from the tool you are considering.
- Include affected people
Ask whose experience could challenge your assumptions.
- Keep alternatives open
AI-assisted drafting is one possible approach, not the objective itself.
Maya wonders whether clearer pre-workshop information could help newcomers take part. She uses 5WH to organize her thinking and make assumptions visible.
Maya and every example here are prepared learning material, not a real case or an AI-generated result.
My 5WH clarity map
- Describe the situation in six questions
Use What, Who, Where, When, Why, and How. Incomplete answers are welcome.
- Separate known facts from assumptions
Identify one assumption you would need to explore with people or evidence.
- Choose the next question, not a premature solution
Clarify the uncertainty before committing resources. You can explore readiness or an everyday example next.
Find the question behind the assumption.
Open the six cards to see Maya’s map. Then consider whether the proposed solution actually addresses the need.
“Clearer wording will solve low participation.” What would you ask?
Every option has an explanation. Open as many as you like — nothing is recorded or scored.
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