Stage An Extended-Thinking Task
Prepare a reasoning-heavy Claude task so extended thinking is applied to a well-framed problem.
The initial prompt asks Claude to think carefully about a complex staffing decision but never defines the decision criteria or the relevant evidence. Scope the hard problem first, then apply deeper reasoning to that scoped problem. Treating extended thinking as a substitute for missing task definition or weak evidence selection. Define the decision State the exact resourcing choice Claude must evaluate instead of asking for general advice. This gives the reasoning a clear target. Name the criteria List launch risk, burnout risk, revenue timing, and any non-negotiable constraints. Claude now knows what dimensions must shape the judgment. Curate the evidence…
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